Description
Indulgent chocolate cookies studded with tangy dried sour cherries for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups dried sour cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in the chopped chocolate and sour cherries.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set.
- Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
For variation, consider adding nuts, mint, or spices for a unique flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate cookies, sour cherries, baking, dessert, treats