Description
These Chocolate Cherry Cookies are the perfect combination of rich cocoa, sweet maraschino cherries, and chocolate chips, creating a decadent treat. The chewy texture and burst of cherry flavor make them irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened, but still slightly cool
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar, should be fresh and soft
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ⅔ cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
- ⅓ cup sweetened dried cherries
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks, plus more for topping, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries, dried cherries, and chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Press a few additional chocolate chips into the top of each cookie for extra chocolatey goodness.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a slightly chewier cookie, you can add a tablespoon of milk to the dough.
- Ensure the maraschino cherries are well-drained and patted dry to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
- These cookies freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American