Cherry Double-Chocolate Cookies

Cherry Double-Chocolate Cookies
1500 min.
24
204kcal

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Cherry Double-Chocolate Cookies, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! With their rich chocolatey goodness and the tartness of dried sour cherries, these cookies promise a heavenly experience that you won’t be able to resist.

Imagine sinking your teeth into a soft, chewy cookie, where the luxurious taste of unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa is beautifully complemented by chunks of fine-quality milk chocolate. The addition of toasted pecans adds a delightful crunch, while the sour cherries provide a burst of flavor that elevates these cookies to a whole new level.

Not only are these cookies a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth, but they also make for an impressive dessert option when hosting friends and family. With enough servings to please a crowd, they are perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or simply as a special treat for yourself. Plus, the ease of preparation makes them a go-to recipe for both novice and experienced bakers alike.

Whether you're enjoying them fresh out of the oven or savoring them days later, stored in an airtight container, these Cherry Double-Chocolate Cookies will surely become a cherished favorite in your dessert repertoire. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this delectable culinary creation!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup cherries dried sour
  • 0.8 cup dutch-processed cocoa powder unsweetened
  • large eggs 
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar light packed
  • 3.5 oz chocolate cut into 1/2-inch chunks
  • cup pecans toasted coarsely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 sticks butter unsalted softened

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F with racks in upper and lower thirds.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
  3. Beat together butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, then add eggs 1 at a time, beating until combined well. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
  4. Add chocolate chunks, pecans, and cherries and mix until just incorporated.
  5. Drop 2 level tablespoons of dough per cookie about 2 inches apart onto 2 ungreased large baking sheets. With dampened fingers, flatten cookies slightly.
  6. Bake, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until puffed and set, 12 to 14 minutes.
  7. Transfer cookies to a rack to cool.
  8. Cookies keep in an airtight container at cool room temperature 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories204kcal
Protein4.98%
Fat45.49%
Carbs49.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.32
Glycemic Load
4.58
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
4.5004348361298%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.44mg
Delphinidin
0.3mg
Catechin
2.04mg
Epigallocatechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
5.31mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:204.2kcal
10.21%
Fat:10.94g
16.83%
Saturated Fat:5.07g
31.69%
Carbohydrates:26.8g
8.93%
Net Carbohydrates:24.53g
8.92%
Sugar:18.33g
20.37%
Cholesterol:30.68mg
10.23%
Sodium:95.36mg
4.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:8.91mg
2.97%
Protein:2.7g
5.39%
Manganese:0.36mg
18.2%
Copper:0.2mg
9.75%
Fiber:2.27g
9.08%
Vitamin A:380.59IU
7.61%
Magnesium:26.39mg
6.6%
Iron:1.15mg
6.38%
Selenium:4.38µg
6.26%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.55%
Phosphorus:54.76mg
5.48%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.43%
Folate:16.11µg
4.03%
Zinc:0.54mg
3.61%
Potassium:102.46mg
2.93%
Calcium:28.31mg
2.83%
Vitamin B3:0.54mg
2.7%
Vitamin E:0.28mg
1.88%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.64%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.47%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.26%
Source:Epicurious