“15 Irresistible Chocolate Cherry Cookies to Blissful Baking”
Rich, gooey, and cherry-loaded—the ultimate chocolate lover’s win!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 cup cherry preserves (or cherry pie filling)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional for drizzle)
- Flaky sea salt (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Beat softened butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add egg and vanilla, then beat until fluffy. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Slowly mix dry ingredients into the wet for a deep chocolate dough with perfect texture.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Use your thumb (or a spoon) to press a well in the center.
- Add about ½ tsp cherry preserves into each well. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until just set.
- Cool slightly, then drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle flaky salt.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a variation, try raspberry or strawberry preserves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/chocolate-cherry-cookies-recipe/