Irresistible Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies
Chewy cookies bursting with tart maraschino cherries and coated in silky semi-sweet chocolate, perfect for a quick and easy homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped and drained
- 8 oz (225g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries, being careful not to mash them.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are still soft. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate and oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring between, or melt over a double boiler until smooth.
- Dip each cooled cookie halfway into the melted chocolate or drizzle chocolate over the tops using a fork. Place on parchment paper and let the chocolate set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Notes
Drain and chop cherries finely to prevent soggy cookies. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes to help cookies hold shape and intensify cherry flavor. Melt chocolate slowly and add oil to keep it smooth and prevent cracking. Dough can be refrigerated up to 48 hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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