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Chocolate Cherry Cookies

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Chocolate Cherry Cookies combine fudgy chocolate thumbprint cookies with a decadent cherry-infused chocolate ganache. These indulgent treats are perfect for special occasions or as a delightful dessert for any chocolate lover.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cookies:

1 1/2 cups (188 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled

1/2 cup (40 g) Dutch-process cocoa powder

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp sea salt

3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed

1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar

2 egg yolks, at room temperature

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Cherry Ganache:

5 oz chocolate, chopped (Endangered Species Chocolate Vibrant Cherries + Dark Chocolate)

1/4 cup + 2 tbsp (90 ml) heavy cream

1/4 cup (85 g) cherry preserves

Instructions

  1. For the Chocolate Cookies:
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: whisk flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
  3. Activate the yeast: cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer. Add egg yolks and vanilla, mix until fluffy.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients and mix on low speed.
  5. Form dough: Scoop dough into 32 portions, roll into balls, and create a thumbprint. Chill dough for 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 9-11 minutes, then re-press centers while warm. Cool on a wire rack.
  7. For the Chocolate Cherry Ganache:
  8. Melt the chocolate with hot cream. Stir in cherry preserves until smooth.
  9. Assemble the Cookies:
  10. Fill each cookie with about 1 tsp ganache and chill for 10-15 minutes to set.
  11. Serve and Store: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

Substitute cherry preserves with raspberry or strawberry for a different flavor.

For a firmer ganache, use less cream or chill longer.

Feel free to add chopped nuts like almonds or hazelnuts to the ganache or dough for extra crunch.

For a milkier flavor, use milk chocolate in the ganache.

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