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Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Indulgent Chocolate Cherry Cookies for Sweet Celebrations

These decadent Chocolate Cherry Cookies are a delightful dessert perfect for any celebration, offering a rich chocolate and cherry experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 26 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Ensure it’s scooped and leveled.
  • 1/3 cup Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder Can substitute with natural cocoa.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder No substitutes recommended.
  • pinch Sea Salt Use kosher salt if preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Must be softened.
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with dark brown sugar.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated White Sugar
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Do not substitute with whole eggs.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Using pure vanilla is best.
For the Chocolate Cherry Ganache
  • 4 ounces Chocolate (chopped) Endangered Species Chocolate recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Avoid substitutes.
  • 2 tablespoons Cherry Preserves Any quality cherry preserves will do.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, Dutch-process cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt until well combined.
  2. In a large bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating an indentation in each.
  6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes. They should be slightly puffy but still soft.
  9. Press the centers of the cookies gently again and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  10. Prepare the ganache by heating heavy cream until it just begins to boil and pouring it over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth.
  11. Stir in the cherry preserves into the ganache and fill the centers of the cooled cookies with the mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 weeks.

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