Ingredients
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- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (120g) dried cherries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and dried cherries.
- Scoop dough into 1.5-tablespoon portions and roll into balls.
- Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underdone.
- Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For extra fudginess, chill dough 30 minutes before baking.
- Add 1 tablespoon espresso powder to intensify chocolate flavor (optional).
- Dried cherries can be substituted with cranberries or chopped semisweet chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 142 Kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 76mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 21mg
