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Irresistible Chewy Chocolate Cherry Cookies

A stack of rich, dark chocolate cherry cookies topped with chocolate chips, with one cookie in front having a bite taken out.
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Make these rich, chewy chocolate cherry cookies that taste like a decadent Black Forest treat. This easy recipe delivers big flavor perfect for holidays or any day you need a satisfying homemade dessert.

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 teaspoon almond extract (optional, for depth)
  • 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 maraschino cherries, drained well and patted very dry

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 light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts, if using.
  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 and the dried tart cherries.
  7. Take the drained maraschino cherries and gently fold them into the dough. Be careful not to crush them too much.
  8. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers should still look slightly soft for a chewy texture.
  10. 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 and not cakey, make sure you do not overbake them. The center should look slightly underdone when you remove them from the oven.
  • Patting the maraschino cherries completely dry with paper towels prevents excess moisture from affecting the cookie dough structure.
  • For an extra decadent, bakery-style cookie, use high-quality dark cocoa powder.

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