Description
Chocolate Cherry Cordial Cookies are a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and tart cherries, creating a soft, chewy treat that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies evoke the essence of classic chocolate-covered cherry candies. With their irresistible flavor and beautiful presentation, they are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cherries (chopped)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in chopped cherries and chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for about 10 minutes until slightly firm but still soft in the center. Allow to cool on the sheets before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg