Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and sweet cherries with these Chocolate Cherry Cookies! Chewy, chocolatey, and bursting with flavor, they’re the perfect treat for any cookie lover. Let’s get baking!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Servings: About 24 cookies
Ingredients:
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup chocolate chips
– 1 cup dried cherries
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then add the vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips and dried cherries until evenly distributed.
7. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these deliciously chewy Chocolate Cherry Cookies with a glass of milk! Perfect for sharing with friends and family! 🍪❤️🥳