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Ultimate Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Three fudgy chocolate cherry cookies loaded with dark chocolate chunks and bright red cherries on a white plate.
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Make these rich, chewy chocolate cherry cookies that taste like a decadent dessert. This recipe delivers fudgy centers and bursts of cherry flavor in every bite, perfect for holiday baking or cookie exchanges.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 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 dried or chopped maraschino cherries, drained well
  • 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chunks

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, dried or maraschino cherries, and chopped dark chocolate chunks.
  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 should still appear slightly soft for a chewy texture.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • If you use maraschino cherries, make sure you drain them very well and pat them dry with a paper towel to prevent the cookie dough from becoming too wet.
  • For an extra fudgy center, use high-quality dark cocoa powder.
  • If you want a Black Forest inspired cookie, consider adding a small amount of cherry liqueur to the wet ingredients for deeper flavor.

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