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Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Decadent Chocolate Cherry Cookies that Steal Hearts

Indulge in these heartwarming Chocolate Cherry Cookies, packed with rich chocolate flavor and gooey cherry ganache, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 26 minutes
Servings: 32 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour if needed
  • ⅓ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder regular cocoa works if Dutch-process is unavailable
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder essential for lift
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt enhances flavor
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar can swap for dark brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup granulated white sugar adds sweetness
  • 2 large egg yolks at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract opt for pure when possible
For the Ganache Filling
  • 4 ounces chocolate (chopped) high-quality dark chocolate
  • ½ cup heavy cream coconut cream is a dairy-free alternative
  • 1 cup cherry preserves quality preserves recommended

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Cherry Cookies
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, Dutch-process cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg yolks and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, beating until combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Scoop dough into 32 equal-sized balls, press each ball down, and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the chilled cookies for 9-11 minutes until set but soft in the centers.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  8. Pour hot heavy cream over chopped chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth to create ganache.
  9. Fill each cooled cookie center with ganache and let them set in the refrigerator briefly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chilling the dough helps maintain the cookie shape and texture during baking. Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.

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