Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies

5 from 1 vote

Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies are soft and thick with a delicious maraschino cherry baked in the center. This amazing cherry cookie is also topped with a luscious chocolate ganache that is every chocolate lovers dream come true!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Cookie, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Servings:

Calories: 352kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

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

Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies are such a delicious and fun treat to make. The cherry surprise center with the chocolate frosting makes this a chocolate lovers dream come true!

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