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Decadent Chocolate Cherry Cookies: A Simple, Chewy Treat

A stack of rich, dark chocolate cherry cookies, one broken open to show the gooey cherry filling.
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Make these rich chocolate cherry cookies that taste like a fudgy brownie mixed with sweet cherries. This easy recipe delivers a satisfying, chewy texture perfect for holidays or any day you need a comforting dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained well and patted dry
  • 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate chunks (optional, for extra fudgy flavor)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips, dark chocolate chunks, and the dried, chopped maraschino cherries.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look soft for a chewy result.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • To ensure your cookies are chewy and not cakey, make sure you drain the maraschino cherries thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels before adding them to the dough. Excess moisture affects the final texture.
  • For a deeper, Black Forest flavor profile, use dark cocoa powder in place of some of the regular cocoa powder.
  • If you prefer a slightly crispier edge, bake the cookies for an additional minute or two, watching closely.

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