Description
Deliciously chewy chocolate cookies bursting with tart dried cherries and rich chocolate flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and dried cherries.
- Portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked.
- Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy the cookies warm with milk or coffee.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can enhance flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate cookies, cherry cookies, dessert, baking, family recipe, indulgent