These dark chocolate cherry chunk cookies are a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate with the sweetness of cherries. This chewy cookie recipe is perfect for those who love fruity cookies with a decadent twist.

With chunks of dark chocolate and bits of cherry, these cookies offer a satisfying texture and flavor that will please any dessert lover.

Chewy Dark Chocolate Cherry Cookies

This recipe yields soft and chewy cookies filled with dark chocolate and dried cherries. The cookies take about 30 minutes to prepare and bake, making them a quick and delicious option for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
• 1 cup dried cherries, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
4. Fold in Chocolate and Cherries: Gently fold in the dark chocolate chunks and chopped dried cherries until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
5. Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
6. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 27 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: 180kcal
• Fat: 9g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 24g