Description
Indulgent chocolate cherry cookies blend rich cocoa with sweet, tangy cherries in a delightful dessert that dances between intense chocolate depths and bright fruit notes. Crumbly yet moist cookies promise a luxurious treat that will transport your taste buds to a world of pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113g) butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup (55g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3036 jarred maraschino cherries
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (110g) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
Flavoring and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 teaspoons cherry juice (from maraschino cherry jar)
- 1/4 cup (43g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C), positioning the rack in the center for even heat distribution.
- Whip butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl until the mixture transforms into a creamy, light-textured consistency, approximately 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly blending after each addition to create a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
- Sift flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a separate bowl, then gradually fold into the butter mixture, mixing until a uniform dough forms.
- Infuse flavor by stirring in vanilla extract and cherry juice, blending gently to maintain the dough’s delicate texture.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes, allowing it to firm and develop richer flavors while preventing excessive spreading during baking.
- Grease hands lightly and roll chilled dough into 1-inch spheres, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then create a small depression in each cookie’s center and nestle a maraschino cherry inside.
- Bake for 10 minutes until edges appear set but centers remain slightly tender, remembering cookies will continue to solidify while cooling.
- Craft chocolate drizzle by melting chocolate chips and condensed milk over low heat, stirring consistently to prevent scorching, then blend in additional cherry juice for enhanced flavor.
- Elegantly coat cooled cookies with the chocolate mixture using a spoon or piping bag, allowing the glaze to set completely before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent cookies from spreading too much and maintain a perfect round shape during baking.
- Replace maraschino cherries with fresh cherries for a more natural flavor and reduced artificial sweetness if preferred.
- Adjust chocolate drizzle consistency by adding more condensed milk for a smoother, thinner coating or less for a thicker chocolate layer.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make these cookies suitable for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring the same rich chocolate and cherry taste.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg