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Chocolate Cherry Cookies with Fudgy Ganache Centers

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These chocolate cherry cookies feature a soft, chewy chocolate dough studded with tart cherries and filled with a decadent fudgy ganache center. Quick to make and perfect for dessert lovers, they’re a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (210 g)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (32 g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (2 g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt (2 g)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113 g)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed (50 g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (60 g)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (5 ml)
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried cherries (75 g)
  • 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (60 g, optional)
  • For the Ganache Centers:
  • 2.5 oz dark chocolate, chopped (70 g)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (60 ml)
  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter (10 g)
  • Pinch of fine sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ganache: Combine chopped dark chocolate, heavy cream, and unsalted butter in a small saucepan. Heat gently over low, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Add a pinch of salt if desired. Cool for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened but still scoopable.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides.
  4. Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), and vanilla until well combined.
  5. Combine and fold: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing on low until just combined. Fold in chopped dried cherries and mini chocolate chips.
  6. Shape cookies: Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons dough per cookie. Flatten each ball slightly, press your thumb in the center to make a well. Drop 1 teaspoon ganache into each well, then carefully fold dough over to seal. Chill dough for 10 minutes if sticky.
  7. Bake: Arrange cookies 2 inches apart on lined baking sheets. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers look soft. Rotate pan halfway if needed.
  8. Cool and enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and don’t overmix the dough. Chill ganache if runny, and chill dough if sticky before shaping. Cookies can be made gluten-free or vegan with simple swaps. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.

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