Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup fresh or maraschino cherries, halved and pitted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate and cherries.
- Drop spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes until set.
- Cool on wire racks and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cherries are pitted to prevent bursting during baking.
- You can substitute maraschino cherries with fresh if available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Holiday
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
