CHOCOLATE COOKIES WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE AND CHERRIES

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Brownielike and soft-centered, these fudgy cookies are packed with dried cherries, nuts and chocolate chips. Feel free to substitute your favorite nuts and dried fruit for pecans and cherries, or leave them out entirely and add more chocolate chips (no one ever objects to more chocolate). Be sure to use bittersweet chocolate, or the cookies may end up cloying. The higher the percentage of cocoa solids in your chocolate, the less sweet it will be.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 45m

Yield About 2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces/227 grams bittersweet chocolate, 60 percent to 72 percent cocoa solids, chopped
6 tablespoons/85 grams unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1/3 cup/42 grams all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon/7 grams unsweetened cocoa powder, either Dutch-process or natural
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup/150 grams granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup/56 grams white chocolate chunks or chips
1/3 cup/56 grams bittersweet chocolate chunks or chips
1/3 cup/60 grams dried cherries
1/3 cup/42 grams pecan halves
Flaky sea salt, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease 2 or 3 baking sheets.
  • In a heavy saucepan set over low heat, melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring constantly. (Make sure to scrape sides and bottom of pan to prevent scorching.) Once melted, remove from heat, stir well and set aside to cool slightly. (You can also melt the butter and chocolate together in the microwave on low heat.)
  • In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat eggs and sugar until mixture is pale and very fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla extract. Scrape melted chocolate into egg foam and beat until just incorporated, scraping down sides of mixer bowl with a rubber spatula. Beat in flour mixture until no traces of flour remain, scraping sides of mixer bowl with spatula.
  • Using a spatula, fold in chips, cherries and nuts. Drop scant tablespoons of batter, 2 inches apart, onto prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with sea salt if you like. Bake until slightly risen and a thin crackling crust forms on the tops of cookies, 9 to 13 minutes, depending on size. Do not overbake; the cookies can dry out.
  • Using a metal spatula, immediately transfer hot cookies to a wire rack. Let cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 128, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 73 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Edmond Vokshi
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These cookies are the perfect gift for any chocolate lover.


Logan “Joey” Betts
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I'm not usually a fan of cherries in baked goods, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The cherries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the chocolate.


Kamana Shah
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Elliottsausage
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These cookies are dangerously addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Jorge San Miguel
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I was surprised at how well the white chocolate and cherries complemented each other. It's a unique flavor combination that really works.


Daniyal ali Daniyal ali
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The cookies turned out so soft and chewy, just the way I like them.


Manecrf game
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthday parties, potlucks, and even just as a sweet treat for my family.


Sima Ketema
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even a beginner baker can make these delicious cookies.


Abishek Krmahto
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The combination of chocolate, white chocolate, and cherries is just irresistible.


Mdmahedishroob MdMehedishroob
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Chocolate cookies with white chocolate and cherries were always my favorite. It brings back so many good childhood memories spent baking with my grandma.