Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped dark chocolate
- 1 cup dried cherries or fresh cherries halved
- 1/2 cup chocolate glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, and beat well.
- Mix in cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt gradually.
- Fold in chopped chocolate and cherries.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Let cookies cool on wire racks, then drizzle with chocolate glaze if desired.
Notes
- Cherries can be replaced with dried cranberries for variation.
- Ensure not to overbake for a chewy interior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday Desserts
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
