Cherry Chocolate Chewy Cookies: The Best Homemade Indulgence
Delight in the rich flavor combination of cherries and chocolate with these chewy cookies, perfect for any dessert lover.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried cherries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and cherries.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but still soft in the center.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- Feel free to substitute almonds for cherries if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cherry Chocolate Chewy Cookies