Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Indulge in the rich flavors of Chocolate Cherry Cookies, a delightful treat that combines fudgy chocolate with sweet cherries. These decadent thumbprint cookies are filled with a luscious chocolate cherry ganache, making them perfect for any occasion—whether a festive gathering or a cozy night in. With their impressive appearance and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies will captivate your taste buds and impress your guests. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, they are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 32 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 5 oz chopped chocolate (preferably dark)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cherry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy. Add in egg yolks and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto the baking sheet and create an indentation using your thumb.
- Bake for about 10 minutes; cool on a wire rack.
- For the ganache, heat chopped chocolate and heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat until smooth. Fill each cookie's indentation with ganache after cooling slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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