Chocolate Cherry Drop Cookies

Indulge in the perfect balance of rich cocoa and tangy fruitiness with these Chocolate Cherry Drop Cookies, a delightful treat that’s as easy to make as it is to devour. Soft and chewy with bursts of dried cherries and pockets of melty semisweet chocolate chips, these irresistible cookies come together in just 15 minutes of prep time. The buttery dough, enhanced by vanilla extract and cocoa powder, bakes into tender bites with slightly crisp edges and irresistibly gooey centers. Perfect for holiday cookie trays or weekday indulgences, these decadent cookies are a crowd-pleasing favorite that can be stored for days—if they last that long!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup dried cherries
• 0.75 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.

Step 6

Gently fold in the dried cherries and semisweet chocolate chips with a spatula or spoon.

Step 7

Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft.

Step 9

Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the pans for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(809.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2941.1

Total Fat 113.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 343.5mg	0%
Sodium 1367.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 489.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.5g	0%
Total Sugars 324.7g
Protein 46.5g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 372.5mg	0%
Iron 24.4mg	0%
Potassium 1962.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.3%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 61.8%