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Chewy Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Chewy Chocolate Cherry Cookies are studded with maraschino cherries and mini chocolate chips! A match made in heaven!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chewy chocolate cherry cookies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Refrigerate 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 23 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 169kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 10 oz maraschino cherries 1 jar - drained, patted dry, chopped, patted dry again

Instructions

  • Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • Cream sugars and butter together until light and fluffy.
  • Add in egg, vanilla and water and beat until well blended.
  • Gradually stir in dry ingredients.
  • Fold in mini chocolate chips and chopped cherries.
  • Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
  • Scoop out rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto prepared cookie sheet. Dough is very thick.
  • Bake for 7-8 minutes or until they are set. Do not over bake.
  • Remove from oven and let cool on a rack.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg