Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of these Chocolate Cherry Cookies, a delightful fusion of fudgy chocolate and sweet cherries. Perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply treating yourself, these cookies feature a soft and chewy center with an irresistible chocolate ganache filling. Their visually appealing thumbprint design makes them a charming addition to any dessert table. Made easy with simple ingredients and steps, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups (188 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 cup (40 g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
- 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (85 g) cherry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until fluffy.
- Mix in egg yolks and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough into one-inch balls and place on baking sheets; make thumbprint indentations.
- Bake for 10 minutes; cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prepare ganache by melting chopped chocolate with heavy cream; mix until smooth.
- Once cooled, fill cookies with cherry preserves and drizzle ganache on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg