Description
Decadent Chocolate and Cherry Lovers Cookies combine rich chocolate flavor with bursts of tart cherries for a soft, chewy treat. Perfect for holidays, gifting, or satisfying sweet cravings, these cookies are easy to make and customizable to suit your taste.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried cherries
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold in dried cherries and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool: Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a twist, swap dried cherries with cranberries or raisins, or use dark or white chocolate chips.
Add chopped nuts for added texture or drizzle melted chocolate for decoration.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 190 kcal
