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Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Fudgy Chocolate Cherry Cookies to Wow Your Sweet Tooth

Indulge in these delicious Chocolate Cherry Cookies, combining rich chocolate with a silky cherry ganache for a truly magical dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 41 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level for accuracy.
  • 0.25 cup Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder Regular cocoa works if Dutch-process is not available.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder Avoid substituting with baking soda.
  • pinch Sea Salt Kosher salt is a great alternative.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Use dairy-free alternative for vegan version.
  • 0.5 cup Light Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar can add richness.
  • 0.25 cup Granulated White Sugar Reduce the amount for less sweetness.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Whole eggs can be used in a pinch.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for best results.
For the Ganache
  • 8 ounces Chopped Chocolate Use high-quality dark chocolate.
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half can be a thinner substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Cherry Preserves Fresh or frozen cherries cooked down can be used.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Sheet
  • Saucepan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add egg yolks and vanilla to the mixture, beating until fully combined, around 1 minute.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Scoop dough into 1-inch balls, placing them on a lined baking sheet and making an indent in each.
  6. Chill the shaped dough in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Bake cookies for 9-11 minutes until set on the edges and soft in the center.
  9. Cool cookies on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Prepare the ganache by heating heavy cream until boiling, then pour it over the chopped chocolate.
  11. Stir until smooth, then mix in cherry preserves.
  12. Fill each cooled cookie indent with the ganache and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the dough adequately to ensure the cookies maintain shape during baking. Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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