Triple Chocolate-Cherry Cookies

Dairy Free
Triple Chocolate-Cherry Cookies
60 min.
48
113kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Triple Chocolate-Cherry Cookies, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! Bursting with rich chocolate flavor and the sweet-tartness of maraschino cherries, these cookies are sure to impress at your next gathering or simply satisfy your cravings at home. What makes them even more appealing is that they are completely dairy-free, making them a great option for those with dietary restrictions.

With a preparation time of just 60 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 48 cookies that are not only delicious but also relatively low in calories at 113 kcal each. The combination of bittersweet baking chocolate, white vanilla chips, and cocoa powder creates a decadent chocolate experience, while the cherries add a pop of color and flavor that elevates these cookies to a whole new level.

Whether you’re hosting a party, looking for a fun baking project with the kids, or simply want to treat yourself, these cookies are the perfect choice. The process is simple and enjoyable, from mixing the ingredients to watching them bake to golden perfection. And don’t forget the finishing touch—a drizzle of melted vanilla chips and a cherry half on top, making each cookie a little work of art. Get ready to share these irresistible treats with friends and family, or keep them all to yourself—you won’t be able to resist!

Ingredients

  • oz baker's chocolate melted
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • 2.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.8 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.8 cup maraschino cherries coarsely chopped
  • 24  maraschino cherries drained cut in half
  • teaspoon cooking oil 
  • 1.3 cups vanilla extract white (from 12-oz package)
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Lightly grease cookie sheets. In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes or until light and fluffy. Beat in melted chocolate, vanilla and eggs.
  2. On low speed, beat in flour, cocoa and baking soda until mixed. Fold in 1 cup of the vanilla baking chips and the cherries. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
  3. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until set. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Cool 2 minutes.
  4. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, place remaining vanilla baking chips and oil. Microwave on High 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave in 10 second increments, stirring after each time, until melted and smooth. Spoon drop of mixture in center of each cookie; top each with cherry half.
  6. Drizzle remaining mixture over cookies.

Nutrition Facts

Calories113kcal
Protein4.41%
Fat42.03%
Carbs53.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.02
Glycemic Load
5.42
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.0230434793655%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.05mg
Epicatechin
2.56mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:113.47kcal
5.67%
Fat:4.83g
7.43%
Saturated Fat:1.28g
8.02%
Carbohydrates:13.84g
4.61%
Net Carbohydrates:13.13g
4.77%
Sugar:8.53g
9.48%
Cholesterol:6.82mg
2.27%
Sodium:71.94mg
3.13%
Alcohol:2.02g
100%
Alcohol %:8.06%
100%
Protein:1.14g
2.28%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.13%
Copper:0.08mg
3.96%
Selenium:2.77µg
3.95%
Vitamin A:181.85IU
3.64%
Iron:0.62mg
3.46%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.33%
Folate:12.13µg
3.03%
Fiber:0.72g
2.87%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.79%
Magnesium:8.91mg
2.23%
Vitamin B3:0.4mg
2.01%
Phosphorus:19.69mg
1.97%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.55%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.28%
Potassium:40.48mg
1.16%
Calcium:11.02mg
1.1%