Go Back
+ servings
Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Indulge in Decadent Chocolate Cherry Cookies Today!

These Chocolate Cherry Cookies are fudgy delights filled with rich chocolate cherry ganache.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 41 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 0.25 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder can substitute with natural cocoa
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder acts as a leavening agent
  • 1 pinch sea salt balances sweetness
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar can substitute with dark brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup granulated white sugar provides sweetness
  • 2 large egg yolks room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
For the Ganache Filling
  • 4 ounces chocolate high-quality, chopped
  • 0.33 cup heavy cream heated
  • 2 tablespoons cherry preserves adds sweetness

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Cherry Cookies
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, ¼ cup of Dutch-process cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of sea salt.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together ½ cup of softened unsalted butter, ½ cup of light brown sugar, and ¼ cup of granulated sugar using a hand mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add two large room-temperature egg yolks and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix on low speed until thoroughly combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Using your hands, portion the dough into 1-inch balls and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes.
  7. Heat ⅓ cup of heavy cream until it begins to boil, remove from heat, pour over 4 ounces of chopped chocolate, and stir until smooth.
  8. Fill each cooled cookie indent with the chocolate cherry ganache and chill briefly to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chilling the dough is crucial for maintaining shape during baking. Use high-quality chocolate for the ganache for better flavor.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!