Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Indulge in the rich, fudgy goodness of Chocolate Cherry Cookies, a delightful treat that combines the luscious flavors of dark chocolate and tart cherries. With a sweet surprise of chocolate cherry ganache nestled in each cookie, these easy-to-make delights are perfect for any occasion—from cozy family nights to festive gatherings. They yield 32 cookies, ensuring there’s plenty to share (or keep all for yourself!).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 32 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 oz chopped chocolate
- 1/4 cup cherry preserves
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In one bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolks and vanilla to the butter mixture; blend well. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto lined baking sheets and make an indent in the center of each ball.
- Bake for about 10 minutes; allow them to cool on a wire rack.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate; let sit for a minute before stirring until smooth.
- Fill each cookie's indent with cherry preserves followed by the ganache; let set before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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