Description
These decadent chocolate cookies are packed with a delightful mix of maraschino cherries, dried cherries, and rich chocolate chips. Perfectly chewy with bursts of fruity sweetness, these cookies are a treat that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (but still slightly cool)
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar (fresh and soft)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ⅔ cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
- ⅓ cup sweetened dried cherries
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks (plus more for topping, if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries, dried cherries, and chocolate chips (reserve some chocolate chips for topping, if desired).
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- If desired, top each cookie with a few extra chocolate chips.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Be sure to drain and pat dry the maraschino cherries well to prevent excess moisture in the dough.
- For a more intense cherry flavor, you can add an extra ¼ cup of dried cherries.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate cherry cookies, maraschino cherries, dried cherries, chocolate chips, chewy cookies, fruity cookies, chocolate cookies