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Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Decadent Chocolate Cherry Cookies You’ll Crave Again

These Chocolate Cherry Cookies are an irresistible blend of rich cocoa and sweet cherry preserves, perfect for any cozy occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 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 Swap with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 0.5 cups Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder Regular cocoa can be substituted.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder Baking soda can be used in a pinch.
  • a pinch Sea Salt Regular table salt can be used.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Dairy-free butter for a vegan alternative.
  • 0.5 cups Light Brown Sugar Granulated sugar works as a substitution.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar is another alternative.
  • 2 Egg Yolks Omit for vegan version or replace with flax eggs.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract for a unique profile.
For the Ganache Filling
  • 4 ounces Chopped Dark Chocolate Can switch to white or milk chocolate.
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Cream Coconut cream for a dairy-free delight.
  • 0.25 cups Cherry Preserves Any berry jam can be used.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • hand mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • heatproof bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until smoothly combined.
  4. Gradually add dry mixture to wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
  5. Shape dough into 32 balls, indenting the center of each. Chill on a baking sheet for 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set.
  7. Chop dark chocolate and mix with simmering heavy cream. Stir until smooth and mix in cherry preserves.
  8. Fill cooled cookies with ganache and refrigerate to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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