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Decadent Black Forest Chocolate Cherry Cookies

A stack of three fudgy chocolate cherry cookies, one broken open to show the gooey cherry filling and melted chocolate chips.
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Make these rich, chewy chocolate cherry cookies that taste like a fudgy brownie meets tart cherry. This easy recipe delivers bakery-style flavor perfect for holidays or any day you need an indulgent treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown 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 maraschino cherries, drained well and patted dry
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks (optional, for extra fudgy texture)

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, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This step helps create a soft cookie texture.
  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 chocolate chips, dried tart cherries, and the patted-dry maraschino cherries. If using, fold in the dark chocolate chunks now.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers should still look slightly soft for a chewy result.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Patting the maraschino cherries very dry prevents excess moisture from spreading in the dough.
  • For a richer, more decadent flavor, use high-quality Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
  • If you prefer a slightly crisper edge, bake for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

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