Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil), melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup dried cherries, chopped
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract until well combined.
- Sift together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt; fold gently into the mixture.
- Stir in chopped cherries and optional chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough for 1–2 hours for optimal texture.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll in powdered sugar, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until tops are cracked but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For extra flavor variations, consider adding nuts or swapping out cherries for other dried fruits like cranberries. Be mindful not to overmix the dough to keep your cookies tender.