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Chocolate Cherry Cookies Recipe

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Delightful Chocolate Cherry Cookies featuring a rich cocoa-flavored dough filled with a luscious dark chocolate ganache center and topped with fresh chopped cherries. Perfectly soft with set edges, these cookies combine the richness of chocolate with the tart sweetness of cherries for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

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

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Ganache & Toppings

  • 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chopped cherries

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract to incorporate flavor.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms, ensuring everything is combined but not overmixed.
  6. Scoop and Shape Dough: Scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them adequately, then gently press the centers with your thumb to create a small indentation for the filling.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft, indicating perfect doneness.
  8. Prepare Chocolate Ganache: While the cookies bake, heat the heavy cream until warm but not boiling. Pour the warm cream over the chopped dark chocolate and stir until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  9. Fill and Top Cookies: Once the cookies have cooled slightly, fill each indentation with the prepared chocolate ganache and top with chopped cherries for a fresh, sweet finish.
  10. Cool Completely: Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing or serving to achieve the best texture and flavor balance.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugars.
  • If fresh cherries are out of season, frozen cherries can be used but drained well to avoid excess moisture.
  • Use high-quality dark chocolate for the ganache to enhance flavor.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For a decorative touch, you can sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of the chocolate ganache before adding cherries.

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