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Chocolate Cherry Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these rich and moist Chocolate Cherry Cookies featuring a deep cocoa flavor paired with a luscious cherry-infused chocolate ganache center. Perfectly balanced sweetness and a tender texture make these cookies an irresistible treat for chocolate and fruit lovers alike.

Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Cookies

  • 1 1/2 cups (188 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/2 cup (40 g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Cherry Ganache

  • 5 oz chocolate, chopped (Endangered Species Chocolate Vibrant Cherries + Dark Chocolate or similar)
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp (90 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup (85 g) cherry preserves

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, Dutch-process cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt. Set this flour mixture aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on high speed to cream the softened unsalted butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add Egg Yolks and Vanilla: Mix in the egg yolks and vanilla extract on medium speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet butter mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined to form the cookie dough.
  5. Shape and Chill Dough: Using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, portion the dough into 32 balls. Immediately after shaping each ball, press the center with a 1/4 teaspoon measuring spoon to create an indent. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  6. Preheat Oven: Approximately 15 minutes before baking, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Arrange Cookies on Baking Sheets: Place 8 cookie dough balls per large baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them to allow for spreading.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, aiming for about 10 minutes for ideal texture. Once out of the oven, lightly press the cookie centers again with the 1/4 teaspoon to restore the indent. Use a circular cookie cutter to gently shape cookies to a perfect round form while still warm.
  9. Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare Ganache: Place the chopped chocolate into a medium bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until just about to boil, then pour it over the chocolate. Stir gently until smooth and fully combined. Mix in the cherry preserves until evenly incorporated.
  11. Assemble Cookies: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the chocolate cherry ganache into the center indent of each cooled cookie, adding more if it fits comfortably.
  12. Set Ganache: Chill the assembled cookies in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the ganache to set properly.
  13. Storage: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • For best results, use high-quality Dutch-process cocoa powder and artisanal dark chocolate with cherries.
  • Ensure egg yolks are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
  • Pressing the indent before and after baking helps the ganache fill stay centered.
  • Chilling the dough before baking prevents excessive spreading, keeping cookies thick and chewy.
  • If you prefer a stronger cherry flavor, substitute cherry preserves with fresh finely chopped cherries, but reduce overall moisture accordingly.
  • Cookies can be frozen after baking and before ganache assembly for up to one month. Thaw completely before adding ganache.

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