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Black Forest Chocolate Cherry Cookies: Soft, Chewy, and Rich

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Bake these decadent chocolate cherry cookies that combine rich cocoa with tart cherries for an irresistible, fudgy texture. This recipe delivers bakery-style flavor easily, making it perfect for holidays or a satisfying homemade treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup 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
  • 1 cup dried tart cherries, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained well and patted dry

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 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, mixing well after each addition. Stir 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 chunks, and chopped dried cherries.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. If using maraschino cherries, gently press a few pieces onto the top of each dough ball.
  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

  • To ensure your cookies are chewy, avoid overbaking. The center should look slightly underdone when you remove them from the oven.
  • Pat the maraschino cherries very dry with paper towels before adding them to the dough to prevent excess moisture from spreading.
  • For an intense Black Forest flavor, use high-quality dark cocoa powder.
  • If you prefer a fudgy cookie, chill the dough for 30 minutes before scooping.

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