Description
Indulgent cherry brownie cookies merge chocolate’s richness with sweet cherry tang, creating a delightful dessert that promises pure pleasure. Chocolate lovers will savor these compact treats, where intense brownie depth meets fruity brightness in one irresistible bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sift together dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, ensuring no lumps remain in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt mixture.
- Whisk melted butter with brown sugar, incorporating egg and vanilla until smooth and well-blended.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, creating a cohesive dough that holds together without overmixing.
- Carefully integrate chocolate chips and chopped cherries throughout the dough, distributing them evenly.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, maintaining approximately 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for set edges and a slightly soft center.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, which helps them firm up without overcooking.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, letting them cool completely to achieve the ideal texture and allow flavors to develop.
Notes
- Swap fresh cherries with dried or frozen ones for consistent texture and easier mixing.
- Adjust baking time by 1-2 minutes depending on your oven’s performance to prevent over-browning.
- Experiment with dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bars for deeper, richer flavor profiles.
- Enhance gluten-free adaptability by using almond or coconut flour as a direct flour replacement.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg