Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies are soft chocolate cookies with a sweet cherry baked in the center! Amazing cherry cookies topped with a luscious chocolate ganache that is every chocolate lovers dream come true!
Chocolate covered cherry cookies are so heavenly, the cherry and chocolate are a great combination of flavors that pair perfectly together. The fudge frosting on top of these chocolate cherry cookies is thick and decadent, the best part is that it only takes a few minutes to make!
Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies
These cookies are very similar to a chocolate thumbprint cookie, so you know they are going to be easy to make and will taste great. Topped with a maraschino cherry baked in the center and then smothered in a fudge frosting, they are absolutely irresistible!! Making these cookies is so simple, most of the ingredients are probably already in your kitchen. It makes whipping up a batch of these sensational cookies that much easier! These cherry chocolate cookies make a beautiful addition to any dessert table too, they taste great and everyone will want to know where you got the recipe.
Why make these Cherry Chocolate Cookies?
- They are easy and quick to make, prepared in a few minutes and baked in 10 minutes.
- Basic ingredients found in your kitchen.
- The results are delicious, chocolatey cookie with a literal cherry on top!
Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies Ingredients
For the cookies you will need:
-Flour: You will need 3 ½ cups flour for the base of this delicious thick cookie dough.
-Cocoa powder: Using ¾ cup cocoa powder will give these treats the perfect amount of chocolate flavor.
-Baking powder: Adding ½ tsp baking powder will help these cookies rise and puff up nicely while baking.
-Baking soda: You need ½ tsp baking soda to create wonderfully soft and chewy cookies.
-Salt: Use ¼ tsp salt to help balance the sweet flavors in this recipe.
-Butter: You will need 1 ¼ cups butter to provide the needed fats and moisture to create a lovely rich tasting treat.
-Sugar: Using 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar will give these cookies the perfect amount of sweetness.
-Eggs: Adding in 2 eggs will help bind the dough and create great cookie texture.
-Vanilla extract: You need 1 Tbsp vanilla extract to help enhance the combination of flavors in this recipe.
-Cherries: Use 1 12-ounce jar maraschino cherries, drained, for the added deliciousness to this cookie recipe.
For the fudge topping, you will need:
-Chocolate chips: You will need 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips for the base of this chocolatey goodness.
-Condensed milk: Using 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk will give the frosting just the right consistency.
-Almond extract: Adding ¼ tsp almond extract will provide great flavor that will pair well with all the other flavors in this cookie recipe.
How to make Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Prep
Start by preheating the oven to 350 degree F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.
Also, drain your jar of cherries and cut each one in half. Set aside for later use.
Cookie dough
First, in a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate small bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until nice and fluffy.
Then, add in the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and the stir well.
Next, add the wet mixture to the large bowl with the flour, mix well to combine until no white flour is showing.
Assembly
Begin to shape the dough into 1 inch balls, you can use a cookie scoop for this or a standard spoon.
After the ball is formed, press your thumb into the center of each ball and create a thumbprint sized indentation.
Then, place a cherry into each indent and place the cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake
Place the cookie sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes.
When finished baking, leave on sheet to cool for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to completely cool before adding the fudge frosting.
Fudge Topping
In a medium size sauce pan, melt your chocolate chips. Check doneness by stirring, continue to heat for until the chocolate is completely melted and creamy.
Then, add in the sweetened condensed milk and the almond extract.
Continue stirring for about 3-4 minutes, over low heat, until the mixture has thickened. Stir well to combine until the mixture is lump free and smooth.
Once the cookies are completely cooled, using a spoon, frost the top of each cookie, covering the cherry.
Let the cookies set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Ingredients
Cookies:
- 3 ½ cups flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ¼ cups butter
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tbsp vanilla
- 1 12-ounce jar maraschino cherries drained
Fudge Topping:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ tsp almond extract
Instructions
Prep
- Start by preheating the oven to 350degree F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.
- Also, drain your jar of cherries and cut each one in half. Set aside for later use.
Cookie dough
- First, in a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate small bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until nice and fluffy.
- Then, add in the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and the stir well.
- Next, add the wet mixture to the large bowl with the flour, mix well to combine until no white flour is showing.
Assembly
- Begin to shape the dough into 1 inch balls, you can use a cookie scoop for this or a standard spoon.
- After the ball is formed, press your thumb into the center of each ball and create a thumbprint sized indentation.
- Then, place a cherry into each indent and place the cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake
- Place the cookie sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- When finished baking, leave on sheet to cool for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to completely cool before adding the fudge frosting.
Fudge Topping
- In a medium size sauce pan, melt your chocolate chips. Check doneness by stirring, continue to heat for until the chocolate is completely melted and creamy.
- Then, add in the sweetened condensed milk and the almond extract.
- Continue stirring for about 3-4minutes, over low heat, until the mixture has thickened. Stir well to combine until the mixture is lump free and smooth.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, using a spoon, frost the top of each cookie, covering the cherry.
- Let the cookies set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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How long are these cookies good for?
These cookies will last about 3-5 days if kept stored in an airtight container. They do well at room temperature but you can keep them in the fridge if it’s a hot day and you want to enjoy them chilled.
Can I freeze cherry thumbprint cookies?
Yes. I recommend letting the cookies cool and the chocolate fudge set completely before flash freezing the cookies on a baking sheet and then transferring to an airtight container. Then they can last up to 3 months and should reduce the risk of sticking together. Simply place cookies on the counter to thaw and enjoy.
What is the difference between a maraschino and a regular cherry?
Maraschino cherries are candied cherries in a jar of sweetened red liquid. The colors and flavors are very different from fresh cherries and this is one of the big reasons why they taste so great in desserts and drinks like a Shirley Temple.
Can I use vanilla extract instead of almond?
Yes, you can. While the flavors won’t be exactly the same in the fudge topping with vanilla instead of almond, it will still taste delicious.
If you enjoyed these Chocolate Cherry Cookies, try these recipes!
- Chocolate Cherry Brownie Bites
- Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Cherry Pie Cookies
- Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Easy Chocolate Cherry Truffles
- Cherry Jelly Hearts Candy
- White Chocolate Cherry Cheesecakes
- Oatmeal Cherry Chocolate Cookies
- Chocolate Cherry Cobbler
- Cherry Almond Coconut Shortbread Cookies
- Chocolate Cherry Cream Cheese Pie
- Chocolate Cherry Green Smoothies
- Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream
These double chocolate cherry cookies as delicious to eat as they are simple to make. You are going to love the bursting sweet cherry in the center and the chocolate ganache on top!
Brendilou2 says
Ever so YUMMY!!!