Chocolate Cherry Cookies Recipe

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Chocolate Cherry Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cookies:

  • 1 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/2 cup (40g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (165g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Cherry Ganache:

  • 5 oz dark chocolate, chopped (preferably with cherry inclusions)
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (90ml) heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup (85g) cherry preserves

Instructions

For the Chocolate Cookies:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer (or stand mixer with a paddle attachment) to cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and continue mixing until well combined and smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined.
  5. Using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, portion the dough into 32 pieces. Roll each portion into a ball, then press the center with a 1/4 teaspoon to create an indent. Chill the dough balls in the refrigerator for one hour.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) about 15 minutes before baking.
  7. Arrange 8 cookies per large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes (10 minutes works well). Immediately after baking, gently press the centers again with a 1/4 teaspoon if the indent has diminished during baking.
  9. While the cookies are still warm, use a circular cookie cutter or biscuit cutter to gently shape the edges and return the cookies to their original smaller size.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Chocolate Cherry Ganache:

  1. Place the chopped chocolate in a medium bowl.
  2. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until just about to boil, then pour it over the chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
  3. Stir in the cherry preserves until well combined.

Assembling the Cookies:

  1. Fill the center of each cooled cookie with about 1 teaspoon of the chocolate cherry ganache. Add more if there’s space.
  2. Place the cookies in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow the ganache to set.
  3. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Cherry Cookies!