Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla, mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing well.
- Fold in dried cherries and chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are set but still chewy.
- While cookies cool, heat heavy cream and pour over chocolate chips to make ganache.
- Drizzle ganache over cooled cookies before serving.
Notes
- For extra cherry flavor, incorporate fresh cherries during baking.
- Use good quality cocoa powder for richer taste.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 12mg