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Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Irresistibly Fudgy Chocolate Cherry Cookies to Indulge In

These Chocolate Cherry Cookies blend deep chocolate with sweet tart cherry preserves for a truly indulgent treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 26 minutes
Servings: 32 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour can use gluten-free flour
  • 0.5 cups Dutch-process cocoa powder regular cocoa powder can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder baking soda can also be used
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt regular table salt is acceptable
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter use dairy-free butter for vegan version
  • 0.5 cups light brown sugar can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups granulated white sugar coconut sugar can be used instead
  • 2 large egg yolks omit or substitute with flax eggs for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract almond extract can be used for a twist
For the Ganache
  • 6 ounces dark chocolate other chocolate types can be used
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream coconut cream can be used for dairy-free
  • 0.25 cups cherry preserves any berry jam can be substituted

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Tray
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. Beat butter, light brown sugar, and granulated white sugar in a large bowl until fluffy.
  3. Add egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  5. Shape dough into about 32 balls and press your thumb into each for ganache.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 9-11 minutes.
  7. Heat heavy cream to simmer, pour over chopped dark chocolate, and stir in cherry preserves.
  8. Fill the indents of cooled cookies with ganache and chill for 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for any occasion and can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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