Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Chocolate Cherry Cookies are a delicious twist on a classic recipe, the combination of maraschino cherries and chocolate chips is simply heavenly. These cherry cookies have rich chocolate flavor and juicy bursts of fruit, they are sure to become a new favorite in your house!
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 162kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup maraschino cherries drained and finely chopped + additional cherries to top the cookies
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips + additional chocolate chips to top the cookies
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
- Remove the stems and finely chop the cherries. Place them on a paper towel and pat them dry to remove excess moisture.
- Dough: In a small bowl whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt and then set it aside.
- In a larger bowl, beat the butter and sugar for 2 minutes, using an electric mixer, until fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, beat again until combined.
- Add in the chopped cherries and semi-sweet chocolate, mixing well with a spatula until combined.
- Form 15 cookie dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart. With your palm, press down on the balls to flatten them slightly. Top each cookie with additional cherry pieces and chocolate chips.
- Bake: Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
These chocolate cherry cookies will stay fresh for up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg