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– 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 2 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
– 1 cup candied cherries, chopped
1. **Preheat the oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. **Cream the butter and sugars:** In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. **Add eggs and vanilla:** Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Then add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
4. **Combine dry ingredients:** In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. **Mix wet and dry ingredients:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. **Fold in chocolate chips and cherries:** Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and chopped candied cherries until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. **Form cookie dough balls:** Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, scoop out portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
8. **Bake:** Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft. Don’t overbake if you want chewy cookies.
9. **Cool:** Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. **Serve:** Once cooled, serve and enjoy your delicious Chocolate and Candied Cherry Cookies! They’re perfect with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot cocoa.
11. **Storage:** Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to several days. You can also freeze the cookies for longer storage.
Enjoy your homemade Chocolate and Candied Cherry Cookies!