Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Chocolate Cherry Cookies, where rich chocolate meets the tangy sweetness of cherries. These fudgy thumbprint cookies are filled with a luscious chocolate cherry ganache, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion—from festive gatherings to cozy afternoons at home. With their eye-catching appearance and unique flavor profile, they’re sure to impress your family and friends. Plus, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures that even novice bakers can create these gourmet delights with ease. Enjoy a batch of 32 cookies that are perfect for sharing or savoring solo!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 oz chopped chocolate (for ganache)
- 1/4 cup cherry preserves
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream together butter and sugars until fluffy, then add egg yolks and vanilla.
- Gradually blend in dry ingredients until combined.
- Scoop dough into balls and place on baking sheets; indent centers with your thumb.
- Bake for about 10 minutes; cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- For ganache, heat cream until boiling; pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Fill cookie indentations with ganache once cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg