Description
If you’re looking for a decadent, bakery-style treat with a twist, these Chocolate Cherry Cookies will blow you away. They’re soft and chewy with rich chocolate flavor, melty chocolate chips, and juicy bursts of tart cherry in every bite. Whether you’re in need of quick breakfast ideas, an easy dessert for your next dinner party, or just some indulgent food ideas, this easy recipe checks all the boxes. Perfect for cookie swaps, lunchbox treats, or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped dried or fresh cherries
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat until fully combined.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a thick dough forms.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped cherries evenly.
7. Scoop dough balls onto the baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each.
8. Bake for 9–11 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
9. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For puffier cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
Use a mix of dark and milk chocolate chips for deeper flavor.
A slice of bread in the container keeps cookies soft for days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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