Description
Chewy homemade cookies featuring maraschino cherries coated in rich melted chocolate, perfect for quick treats and crowd-pleasing occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
- 1 cup (180g) dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat softened unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated.
- Fold in the drained maraschino cherries and ½ cup (90g) of the chocolate chips, reserving the rest for topping.
- Drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet using a tablespoon or cookie scoop. Press reserved chocolate chips on top of each ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges look set but centers remain soft.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt the remaining ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Dip half of each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate or drizzle chocolate over the top. Place on parchment paper and let chocolate set at room temperature or in the fridge for 15 minutes.
- Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Drain cherries well to avoid soggy dough. Chill dough for 15 minutes if too sticky. Use short microwave bursts to melt chocolate to prevent burning. Do not overbake to maintain chewiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 2
Keywords: chocolate covered cherry cookies, chewy cookies, homemade cookies, cherry chocolate treats, easy cookie recipe