Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies Recipe

Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies Recipe Recipe by Ashley Berman

• Difficulty: Simple
• Makes: Around 36 cookies
• Nutrition Information Per Cookie
  Serving: 1 out of 36
  Calories: 133
  Fat: 6g
  Saturated Fat: 4g
  Carbohydrates: 18g
  Fiber: 2g
  Sugar: 11g
  Protein: 2g
  Cholesterol: 12mg
  Sodium: 84mg
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Bake Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups plain all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup high-quality cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dry red wine (a Burgundy works well)
• 10 oz dark chocolate, chopped into chunks
• 1 cup dried sour cherries

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375F and get ready for cookie magic!
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. Set this chocolatey base aside.
3. Using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffydreamy texture incoming.
4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and red wine until smooth; the wine adds a secret fruity depth you'll love.
5. Gently mix in the flour mixture in batches until just combinedavoid overmixing for perfect tenderness.
6. By hand, fold in the dark chocolate chunks and dried sour cherries for bursts of richness and tartness.
7. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto a nonstick baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
8. Bake 8-10 minutes until edges set but centers stay softthese are meant to be gooey bliss!
9. Cool briefly on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack. Patience rewards with ultimate chewiness.

Cook's Tips:

• Chill sticky dough 10-15 minutes for easier scooping and better shape.
• Dried tart cherries shine with the best flavor popswap for other fruits if you dare, but try them first!
• Splash out on premium cocoa for intense chocolate heaven.
• Centers may seem underbaked; they firm up beautifully as they cooltrust the process.

Serving Suggestions:

• These decadent treats steal the show at holidays, parties, or cozy nightsshare the joy!
• Pair with milk for classic comfort, coffee for a boost, or red wine to echo that grown-up twist.

Storage:

• Keep in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days of freshness.
• Freeze in a zip-top bag with parchment between layersbake straight from frozen anytime cravings hit.