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A delicious plate of Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Indulge in these delightful chocolate cherry cookies, perfect for any occasion and a treat for all chocolate lovers.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 176

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 98 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract
  • 94 g flour
  • 4 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp instant espresso powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 50 g chopped maraschino cherries plus an extra 6 whole cherries
  • 43 g chocolate chips
  • 60 g powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp maraschino cherry juice from the jar

Equipment

  • Silicone Mat

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a cookie sheet with a silicone mat to help reduce cookie spread.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extract, and mix until thoroughly combined.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt. Sprinkle over the wet ingredients, and mix to combine.
  4. Place the chopped cherries and whole cherries on a paper towel to lightly dry them. Cut the 6 whole cherries in half to make 12 halves.
  5. Add the chopped cherries to the cookie dough and lightly stir them in. Stir in 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips.
  6. Drop large scoops of dough (2 tablespoons each) onto a cookie sheet, evenly spaced. Press each dough ball down slightly with your palm. Then, place a cherry half on top of each cookie.
  7. Bake for 12-13 minutes, until the edges of the cookie begin to set and the middles aren't wet. Let cool on the sheet pan for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once the cookies are cool, combine the powdered sugar with the maraschino juice from the jar. Drizzle the pink glaze over the cookies.

Notes

For a more intense cherry flavor, add a splash more of cherry juice to the cookie dough. These cookies are delightful with a cold glass of milk.