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A plate of rich, chocolate cherry cookies with a glossy cherry on top, surrounded by scattered fresh cherries and cocoa powder on a rustic wooden table, styled with a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a festive look

Decadent Chocolate Cherry Cookies

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These decadent chocolate cherry cookies are a festive holiday favorite packed with rich chocolate flavor and a burst of cherry goodness, beautifully arranged for a charming celebration.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs and vanilla until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in chopped chocolate and cherries.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are set around the edges.
  9. Let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Chop cherries finely for even distribution.
  • For extra flavor, add a splash of cherry liqueur to the dough.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 55mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg