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Chocolate Cherry Cookies with Rich Chocolate Cherry Ganache Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 32 Cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These decadent Chocolate Cherry Cookies combine deep, rich cocoa flavors with a luscious cherry-infused chocolate ganache center. The cookies are tender and perfectly shaped with an indent that holds a smooth, fruity ganache made from dark chocolate and cherry preserves. Ideal for special occasions or an indulgent treat, this recipe yields 32 delightful cookies with a balance of bittersweet chocolate and sweet cherry notes.

Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Cookies

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Cherry Ganache

  • 5 oz chocolate, chopped (preferably Endangered Species Chocolate Vibrant Cherries + Dark Chocolate)
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup cherry preserves

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, Dutch-process cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt until fully combined. Set aside this dry mixture.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment to cream the softened unsalted butter with the light brown sugar and granulated white sugar on high speed until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add Egg Yolks and Vanilla: Add the two room temperature egg yolks and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, beating on medium speed for about 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until everything is incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  5. Shape Cookies and Chill: Using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, portion the dough into 32 equal balls. Immediately press a 1/4 teaspoon measure into the center of each dough ball to create an indent. Place the dough balls on a tray and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to firm up.
  6. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: About 15 minutes before baking, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Arrange 8 cookies per sheet, spacing them evenly.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes, with 10 minutes being ideal for a perfectly chewy texture. Remove the cookies from the oven and, while still hot, gently press down the centers again with a 1/4 teaspoon to maintain the indent. Use a circular cookie or biscuit cutter to gently shape the cookies back to a uniform size.
  8. Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Make the Chocolate Cherry Ganache: Place the chopped chocolate in a medium bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan just until it starts to boil, then pour it over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for a minute, then stir until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Stir in the cherry preserves until the ganache is uniformly combined.
  10. Assemble Cookies: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the chocolate cherry ganache into the indent of each cooled cookie. Add more ganache if the indent can hold it without overflowing.
  11. Set Ganache: Chill the assembled cookies in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the ganache to set firmly.
  12. Storage: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days to maintain freshness and ganache firmness.

Notes

  • Use room temperature egg yolks to ensure better mixing and texture.
  • Chilling the dough is essential to prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking and to maintain the indent for the ganache.
  • Pressing the cookie centers before and after baking helps keep a perfect well for the ganache filling.
  • The cherry preserves add a delightful tart sweetness balancing the bittersweet chocolate.
  • For best results, allow the ganache to set completely in the fridge before serving.
  • These cookies can be stored at room temperature for short periods, but refrigeration is recommended because of the ganache.
  • Endangered Species Chocolate Vibrant Cherries + Dark Chocolate is recommended but you can substitute with any good-quality dark chocolate mixed with dried cherry pieces.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

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