Oh-So-Chocolate Cherry Cookies

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 12
Delicious Oh-So-Chocolate Cherry Cookies that will tantalize your taste buds
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups butter , softened
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 package instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups dried cherries
1 cup dark chocolate chips

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
230
Sugar
22g
Fat
13g
If you love chocolate and cherries, then you're going to love these Oh-So-Chocolate Cherry Cookies! These cookies are loaded with delicious flavors and are perfect for any time of day. Serve them up with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.With a whisk, beat the butter and sugar together in a bowl until creamy.
3.Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract and beat again until well mixed.
4.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, instant chocolate fudge pudding mix, baking soda, and salt.
5.Slowly pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and blend until just combined.
6.Fold in the dried cherries and dark chocolate chips.
7.Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a prepared baking sheet and bake for approximately 13-15 minutes or until the edges are firm.
8.Allow the cookies to cool a few minutes before transferring them to cooling racks.

PROS

These cookies are the perfect combination of chocolate and cherries, with bits of dark chocolate chips and chewy dried cherries in every bite.

Plus, they’re perfect for snacking or sharing with friends and family!

CONS

While these cookies are incredibly delicious, they are also quite high in calories, fat, and sugar.

So they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These cookies aren’t exactly health food, but there are some benefits to eating them.
Dark chocolate has been shown to have numerous health benefits, from reducing inflammation to improving heart health and brain function.
Additionally, cherries are loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that can help reduce your risk of chronic disease.

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