Description
Indulge in the delightful explosion of flavors with these Chocolate Cherry Cookies! Each cookie is a fudgy masterpiece, perfectly blending rich chocolate and sweet cherry, topped with a luscious ganache that takes them to the next level. These thumbprint cookies not only make for an impressive dessert at parties but are also simple enough for cozy nights at home. With their soft and chewy texture, they are bound to become a family favorite. Whether served alongside coffee or as part of a dessert platter, these treats are sure to impress anyone who takes a bite.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 oz chopped chocolate
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cherry preserves
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugars until fluffy; mix in egg yolks and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Place dough on the baking sheet and create indents with your thumb.
- Bake for about 10 minutes; cool on wire rack.
- For the filling, heat cream and pour over chopped chocolate; stir until smooth.
- Once cooled, fill cookies with cherry preserves followed by ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Ensure ingredients like butter and eggs are at room temperature for better mixing. Chilling the dough for about 30 minutes can prevent spreading while baking. Feel free to experiment with different preserves or chocolates for unique flavors.