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Chocolate Cherry Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these rich and chewy Chocolate Cherry Cookies, combining the deep flavor of cocoa with the sweet tartness of dried cherries and melty semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings with a fruity twist, these cookies are easy to make and bake to perfection with a soft center and slightly crisp edges.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 large eggs

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Add-ins

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup dried cherries (chopped if desired)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps incorporate air for a tender cookie texture.
  3. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until fully combined, creating a smooth batter.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing and tough cookies.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips and Cherries: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and dried cherries, evenly distributing these flavorful add-ins throughout the cookie dough.
  6. Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart to allow room for spreading.
  7. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are set but the centers still look soft, ensuring a chewy texture.
  8. Cool: Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them firm up and develop their full flavor.

Notes

  • For chewier cookies, remove them from the oven when centers look slightly underbaked.
  • You can substitute dried cranberries or raisins for cherries if preferred.
  • Ensure butter is softened but not melted for best creaming results.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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