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Chocolate Cherry Cookies with Ganache Recipe

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  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 32 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Chocolate Cherry Cookies are a decadent treat featuring rich chocolate cookies with a luscious chocolate cherry ganache filling. The cookies are soft and fudgy with a perfect cocoa flavor, complemented by the sweet and tangy cherry preserves in the smooth ganache. Ideal for special occasions or a gourmet dessert treat, these cookies combine the best of chocolate and cherry in every bite.

Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Cookies

  • 1 1/2 cups (188 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/2 cup (40 g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Cherry Ganache

  • 5 oz chocolate, chopped (preferably dark chocolate with cherries, such as Endangered Species Chocolate Vibrant Cherries + Dark Chocolate)
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp (90 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup (85 g) cherry preserves

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, Dutch-process cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. A stand mixer with a paddle attachment works well for this step.
  3. Add Egg Yolks and Vanilla: Mix in the egg yolks and vanilla extract on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Shape and Chill Dough: Using a tablespoon-sized scoop, portion the cookie dough into 32 balls. Immediately press each ball with a 1/4 teaspoon measuring spoon to create an indent. Place the shaped dough balls on a tray and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  6. Preheat Oven and Arrange Cookies: Fifteen minutes before baking, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper and arrange 8 cookies per sheet, spaced evenly.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes, aiming for about 10 minutes for a perfect bake.
  8. Reshape and Cool: Right after removing the cookies from the oven, gently press the centers again with a 1/4 teaspoon to maintain the indent. Optionally, use a circular cookie cutter around each hot cookie to perfect the shape and reduce size slightly. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Make Ganache: Place the chopped chocolate in a medium bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan just until it is about to boil, then pour it over the chocolate. Stir gently until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Stir in the cherry preserves until well combined.
  10. Assemble Cookies: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the chocolate cherry ganache into the center indent of each cooled cookie. If possible, add more ganache to fill the center generously.
  11. Set Ganache: Chill the assembled cookies in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the ganache to set firmly.
  12. Storage: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Use Dutch-process cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate flavor and richer color.
  • Pressing an indent before and after baking ensures a perfect spot for the ganache.
  • The chilling step is crucial for maintaining cookie shape during baking and getting the right texture.
  • For best results, use a high-quality dark chocolate with cherry pieces for the ganache.
  • Cookies can be made a day ahead and stored chilled once assembled.
  • Serve at room temperature after chilling for optimal taste and texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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