Description
Triple Chocolate Cherry Cookies are soft, rich, and indulgent treats loaded with a blend of cocoa, semi-sweet and white chocolate chips, plus sweet dried cherries. This luscious combination of flavors offers a perfect balance of tartness and chocolate decadence, ideal for holiday celebrations or as a special homemade dessert.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate even baking.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, ensuring a light texture for the cookies.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, adding moisture and flavor depth to the dough.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and cocoa for consistent flavor and rise.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently to combine without overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
- Fold in chips and cherries: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and dried cherries, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for bursts of chocolate and cherry in every bite.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheet: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of dough onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center remains soft.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving, allowing them to firm up and develop their full flavor.
Notes
- If the dough becomes too soft to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to firm up for easier scooping.
- For an even richer chocolate experience, substitute or add dark chocolate chunks to the mix.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
