Christmas Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Add a touch of holiday magic to your dessert table with these indulgent Christmas Chocolate Cherry Cookies! Bursting with rich cocoa flavor and studded with sweet, juicy maraschino cherries and melty semi-sweet chocolate chips, these festive treats are as beautiful as they are delicious. A drizzle of white chocolate adds an elegant, wintry touch, making them perfect for gift-giving or your Christmas cookie exchange. With a soft, chewy texture and a delightful balance of flavors, these cookies are easy to make in just 30 minutes and guaranteed to impress. Prepare a batch of these holiday favorites and make your celebrations even sweeter!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries (drained well)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 4 ounces white chocolate (for drizzling, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 3

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips using a spatula.

Step 7

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still appear slightly soft.

Step 9

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

Step 10

If desired, melt the white chocolate in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth. Drizzle the white chocolate over the cooled cookies for a festive touch.

Step 11

Allow the white chocolate to set before serving, and enjoy your Christmas Chocolate Cherry Cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1472.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5306.9

Total Fat 213.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 120.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 657.8mg	0%
Sodium 2736.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 900.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 83.0g	0%
Total Sugars 522.7g
Protein 91.5g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 543.6mg	0%
Iron 49.3mg	0%
Potassium 3511.3mg	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: 32.6%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 61.2%