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Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Decadent Chocolate Cherry Cookies to Savor and Share

Indulge in these rich and chewy Chocolate Cherry Cookies, a delicious treat perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 12 minutes
Servings: 32 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour level it when measuring
  • ¾ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder for deep chocolate flavor
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder helps leaven the dough
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt balances sweetness
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup light brown sugar contributes moisture
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar adds sweetness
  • 2 large egg yolks use room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
For the Ganache Filling
  • 6 ounces chopped chocolate high-quality dark chocolate
  • ½ cup heavy cream heat until simmering
  • 2 tablespoons cherry preserves for added flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Fudgy Chocolate Cherry Thumbprint Cookies
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, Dutch-process cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt until combined.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg yolks and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just mixed.
  5. Scoop dough into 32 equal balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, indenting each ball.
  6. Chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) while dough chills.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, checking for a set exterior.
  9. In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until simmering, then pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
  10. Once cookies are cooled, spoon ganache into each indent.
  11. Chill filled cookies in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough and use quality ingredients for the ganache.

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