Description
Delicious cookies that blend rich chocolate with tart cherries, creating a comforting and nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips and chopped cherries.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
<li:Add the eggs one at a time, mixing in the vanilla and almond extracts.
Notes
For extra texture, consider chilling the dough for about 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, chocolate, cherries, dessert, baking, sweet treat