Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of chocolate and tart cherries with these chewy and soft cookies that evoke memories of joy and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
- Mix the wet ingredients: cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, then add the eggs and vanilla.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl and whisk together.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the cherries and chocolate chips carefully.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Indulge!
Notes
Consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading. Experiment with flavor additions like almond extract or sea salt for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate cookies, cherry cookies, dessert recipes, baking