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Fudgy Chocolate Cherry Cookies: A Simple Holiday Favorite

A close-up stack of fudgy chocolate cherry cookies featuring visible dark red cherry pieces on a white plate.
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Make these fudgy chocolate cherry cookies, perfect for holiday baking or a rich dessert. This recipe uses dried cherries and chocolate chunks for deep flavor and a chewy texture. You can prepare these cookies quickly, as no dough chilling is required.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla 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 or chunks
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
  • 1 cup dried tart cherries, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate drizzle (optional, for topping)

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, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate 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 semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, and chopped dried 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 slightly soft for a fudgy texture.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. If using, melt the white chocolate and drizzle it over the cooled cookies.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use Dutch-process cocoa powder in this recipe.
  • If you prefer a Black Forest cookie flavor, substitute the dried cherries with 3/4 cup of drained, chopped Maraschino cherries, patting them very dry before adding them to the dough.
  • These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.

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