Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies
Chocolate cherry chip cookies are inspired by my dad's favorite Christmastime treat, chocolate covered cherries. Super fudgy cookies with white chocolate chips and bits of cherry give you the full flavor in a perfect chewy package.
Servings: 36 Cookies
Ingredients
Cookies
- 10 ounce jar maraschino cherries drained and halved or rough chopped
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Drain the 10 ounce jar maraschino cherries and pat dry. Roughly chop and set aside.
- Cream together 1 cup butter and 2 cups granulated sugar.
- Beat in the 2 large eggs until fully combined.
- In a bowl, mix together the 2 cups all purpose flour, ½ cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 2 Tablespoons cornstarch, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
- Fold in the 2 cup white chocolate chips and cherry pieces.
- Chill for at least an hour, but up to two days.
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Scoop 1 Tablespoon (a small cookie scoop) of dough onto a cookie sheet, leaving at least 2 inches between scoops. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes on the baking sheet then remove to a wire rack.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g
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