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Chocolate Cherry Cookies with Rich Ganache Recipe

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

Description

Delight in these decadent Chocolate Cherry Cookies featuring rich, cocoa-infused cookie bases topped with a luscious chocolate cherry ganache. Soft and slightly chewy with a perfect balance of bittersweet chocolate and sweet cherry preserves, these cookies are a sophisticated twist on a classic favorite, perfect for any special occasion or indulgent treat.

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 (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. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, Dutch-process cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt. Set this flour mixture aside for later.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on high speed to cream the softened unsalted butter with the light brown sugar and granulated white sugar until light and fluffy. This should take a few minutes.
  3. Add Egg Yolks and Vanilla: Reduce mixer to medium speed and add the two room temperature egg yolks along with the vanilla extract. Beat the mixture for 1-2 minutes until it becomes light and fluffy.
  4. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed just until all ingredients are combined, careful not to overmix.
  5. Form Dough Balls and Indent: Using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, scoop out 32 portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Immediately press each ball with a 1/4 teaspoon to create an indent in the center. Chill the dough balls in the refrigerator for one hour to firm up.
  6. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: About 15 minutes before baking, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line large baking sheets with parchment paper, arranging 8 cookies per sheet.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake the chilled cookies for 9-11 minutes, with 10 minutes being ideal for a perfect bake.
  8. Reshape and Cool: Right after removing the cookies from the oven, lightly press the centers again with a 1/4 tsp to restore the indent. Using a circular cookie or biscuit cutter, gently scoot it around each cookie while still warm to achieve a perfect round shape and resize them to their original smaller size. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare Ganache: Place the chopped chocolate into a medium bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan just until it’s about to boil, then pour it over the chocolate. Stir until smooth and combined. Mix in the cherry preserves thoroughly until the ganache is uniformly blended.
  10. Assemble Cookies: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the chocolate cherry ganache into the indent of each cooled cookie, adding more if space allows.
  11. Chill to Set Ganache: Refrigerate the assembled cookies for 10-15 minutes to allow the ganache to firm up and set properly.
  12. Storage: Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • For best results, chill the dough for a full hour before baking to prevent spreading and to enhance flavor.
  • Use room temperature egg yolks to help achieve a smoother batter consistency.
  • If you don’t have a cookie or biscuit cutter, gently reshape the cookies with your hands while still warm.
  • The cherry preserves add a delightful fruity tang that complements the chocolate; do not substitute without considering flavor balance.
  • This recipe yields about 32 cookies, perfect for sharing or gifting.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 160 kcal
  • Sugar: 14 g
  • Sodium: 85 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 19 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg

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