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Chocolate Cherry Cookies with Rich Chocolate Ganache Recipe

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Delight in these decadent Chocolate Cherry Cookies featuring rich cocoa-infused dough with a luscious cherry chocolate ganache center. Perfectly soft with a subtle cherry tang, these cookies are ideal for special occasions or everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

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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

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 flour, cocoa powder, sea salt, and baking powder until well combined. Set aside for later use.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated white sugar on high speed until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add Egg Yolks and Vanilla: Mix in the egg yolks and vanilla extract on medium speed until the batter is light, fluffy, and well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed just until the dough comes together, avoiding overmixing.
  5. Shape Dough Balls and Chill: Use a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to portion out 32 balls of dough. Roll each into a ball and press the center with a 1/4 teaspoon measuring spoon to create an indent. Place the dough balls on a tray and chill in the refrigerator for one hour.
  6. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) at least 15 minutes before baking the cookies.
  7. Arrange and Bake Cookies: Line baking sheets with parchment paper and arrange 8 cookies per sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes; 10 minutes yields perfect results. Immediately after baking, lightly press the centers of the cookies with a 1/4 teaspoon to reform the indent.
  8. Shape Cookies: While the cookies are still hot, gently use a circular cookie or biscuit cutter to trim and perfect their shape, restoring them to original size.
  9. Cool Cookies: Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare Ganache: Place chopped chocolate in a medium bowl. Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just about to boil, then pour over chocolate. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
  11. Add Cherry Preserves: Mix the cherry preserves into the chocolate ganache until evenly incorporated.
  12. Fill Cookies: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cherry chocolate ganache into the indent of each cooled cookie, adding more if space allows.
  13. Set Ganache: Place the filled cookies in the refrigerator to chill for 10-15 minutes to allow the ganache to set firmly.
  14. Store Cookies: Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough helps maintain the cookie shape during baking.
  • Pressing the center before and after baking creates a perfect reservoir for the ganache filling.
  • Using a cookie cutter while the cookies are hot ensures consistent size and shape.
  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best ganache flavor and texture.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely before filling to prevent melting the ganache filling.

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