Ingredients
- 1 cup 0.5 lbs unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup 0.5 lbs brown sugar
- ½ cup 0.25 lbs granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- **2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups 0.88 lbs all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup 0.38 lbs unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 0.5 lbs dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
- ¾ cup 0.38 lbs dried cherries (or chopped maraschino cherries, well drained)
- Optional: ½ cup 0.25 lbs white chocolate chips or drizzle, or melted cherry preserves for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter & Sugars:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add Eggs & Vanilla:
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the Good Stuff:
- Stir in chocolate chips and dried cherries until evenly distributed.
- Scoop & Bake:
- Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Optional Finishing Touch:
- Drizzle with melted white chocolate or cherry preserves for a pretty and flavorful finish once cooled.