These dark chocolate cherry crinkle cookies are a delightful combination of rich chocolate cookies and tart cherries, making them a perfect cherry dessert for any occasion. Their crinkle style adds a beautiful texture and appearance, ideal for holiday baking or any sweet treat craving.

This recipe is simple to follow and results in soft, chewy cookies that are sure to impress. The balance of dark chocolate and cherry flavors creates a deliciously indulgent experience.

Decadent Dark Chocolate Cherry Crinkle Cookies

These cookies feature a rich chocolate base enhanced with dried cherries, rolled in powdered sugar for a classic crinkle effect. The recipe yields about 24 cookies and takes approximately 30 minutes to prepare and bake.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped cherries.
6. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for about 15-20 minutes to firm up.
7. Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
8. Bake: Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
9. Cool: 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: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: 150kcal
• Fat: 7g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 20g