Best 6 Dark Chocolate Cookies With Sour Cherries Recipes

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Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the world of dark chocolate cookies with sour cherries. These tantalizing treats are a symphony of flavors and textures, where the rich, decadent taste of dark chocolate harmoniously blends with the tart and tangy notes of sour cherries. With their crispy exterior and soft, chewy interior, these cookies are sure to delight your senses and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the steps to create the perfect dark chocolate cookies with sour cherries.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES



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I created these after a trip up north to Traverse City, Michigan's Cherry Festival. Wonderful with their dried cherries! A big hit wherever I take them!

Provided by Pat B.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     International Cookie Recipes     American Cookie Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 42

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup butter flavored shortening (such as Crisco®)
½ cup white sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons almond extract
1 cup dried tart cherries
¾ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup chopped pecans
1 (12 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chunks (such as SACO®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease baking sheets. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • Beat the unsalted butter, butter flavored shortening, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time; beat in the vanilla extract and almond extract with the last egg. Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the cherries, walnuts, pecans, and chocolate chunks, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned around the edges, 11 to 13 minutes. Cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes; remove cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 14.7 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 63.9 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

CHERRY-CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES



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My kids love making these home-style cookies. They're so wonderful when warm. -Jaye Beeler, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup dried tart cherries
1 cup dark chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in oats, cherries and chocolate chips., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

DARK CHOCOLATE COOKIES WITH SOUR CHERRIES



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These cookies get their intense flavor from bittersweet chocolate and cocoa; dried cherries lend an unexpected tartness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed dark-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups dried sour cherries, firmly packed (9 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat until well combined. Add the flour mixture, and beat on low speed, until just combined. Do not overbeat. With a wooden spoon, fold in chocolate and cherries. (Dough can be frozen at this point, wrapped well in plastic, up to 1 month; thaw completely before baking.)
  • Form balls of dough, each about 1/4 cup; place balls on baking sheet about 3 inches apart. Bake until puffed and cracked, 9 to 11 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container, at room temperature, up to 3 days.

OH-SO-CHOCOLATE CHERRY COOKIES



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I live in cherry country, northern Michigan, and we like everything with cherries. Add chocolate; what could be better?

Provided by Louise

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes     Double Chocolate

Time 25m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cocoa powder
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups dried cherries
1 cup dark chocolate chips
½ cup chocolate chunks (such as Nestle®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat eggs into butter mixture one at a time; add vanilla extract and almond extract and mix until smooth.
  • Whisk flour, cocoa powder, pudding mix, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Stir 1/3 the flour mixture into butter mixture. Repeat with remaining flour mixture, mixing well after each addition. Fold cherries, chocolate chips, and chocolate chunks into dough. Drop cookie dough by the spoonful 2-inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 30.7 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 164.4 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

DARK CHOCOLATE COOKIES WITH SOUR CHERRIES



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Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Bake     Cherry

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 firmly packed cups dried sour cherries (9 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until well combined. Add the flour mixture, and beat on low speed until just combined. Do not overbeat. With a wooden spoon, fold in chocolate and cherries. (Dough can be frozen at this point, wrapped well in plastic, up to 1 month; thaw completely before baking.)
  • Form balls of dough, each about 1/4 cup; place balls on prepared baking sheets about 3 inches apart. Bake until puffed and cracked, 9 to 11 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.

DARK CHOCOLATE CHERRY BISCOTTI



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When it comes to chocolate, we don't mess around! Our Dark Chocolate Cherry Biscotti are wildly flavorful and don't skimp on the dark chocolate or dried cherries. But we didn't stop there; this chocolate cherry biscotti recipe just isn't complete without a last, lush drizzle of vanilla on top. They're (almost) too pretty to eat! You'll love dipping this chocolate cherry biscotti in some hot cocoa or coffee; it's a sweet little indulgence you can enjoy any day of the week. Dark Chocolate Cherry Biscotti also make for a great present! Pop a few in a clear bag, tie it with ribbon and voilà, the perfect gift! But don't give them all away; make sure to save a few for yourself. You deserve it!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h45m

Yield 69

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour
3 tablespoons Hershey's™ Special Dark™ Cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
1 cup chopped dried cherries
2/3 cup white vanilla baking chips
1 teaspoon vegetable shortening

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 18x13-inch baking sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
  • In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed about 3 minutes or until creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and cherries. Divide dough into thirds on lightly floured surface. Lightly flour hands, and shape each piece of dough into 12-inch long log. Place logs on baking sheet, 4 inches apart. Press down gently to flatten to 2 inches wide.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until set, but still slightly soft. Place baking sheet on cooling rack; cool completely, about 1 hour. Transfer to cutting board and, with serrated knife, cut logs crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Place slices cut side down on ungreased large cookie sheets, 1/2 inch apart.
  • Bake 10 minutes. Turn cookies over; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until tops are dry. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave vanilla baking chips and shortening uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring after 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Transfer melted chips to small resealable food-storage plastic bag; cut small corner from one end of bag. Drizzle over biscotti. Let stand until drizzle is set, about 30 minutes.
  • Store in tightly covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • When measuring flour, spoon it into the measuring cup and level it off with a knife. Do not scoop the flour directly from the bag, as this will pack the flour and result in too much flour being used.
  • Use unsweetened cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor. If you only have sweetened cocoa powder, reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe by 1/4 cup.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. The centers of the cookies should be slightly soft and gooey.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them. This will help to prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These dark chocolate cookies with sour cherries are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. With their rich chocolate flavor, chewy texture, and tart cherries, these cookies are sure to become a favorite. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these dark chocolate cookies with sour cherries a try!

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