Decadent Double Chocolate Berry Delight Cookies
These decadent, jumbo-sized cookies bring together the rich essence of chocolate with the tart zest of cranberries or cherries. A delightful treat perfect for the holidays or any time you're in the mood for a sweet indulgence. Imagine the lusciousness of semisweet chocolate chunks melting into these soft, chewy delights, mixed harmoniously with bursts of vibrant dried fruit. A favorite tradition each Christmas, these cookies are as enjoyable to make as they are to devour. Whether shared with family, friends, or kept as a well-deserved treat for yourself, these cookies never fail to delight and impress.
18
Servings
235
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
flour
1 3/4 cups
baking cocoa
1/3 cup
baking powder
1/2 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
butter
1 cup (softened)
white sugar
1 cup
brown sugar
1/2 cup (packed)
egg
1
vanilla
1 teaspoon
semisweet chocolate chunks
2 cups
dried cranberries or cherries
3/4 cup
additional white sugar
as needed (for flattening cookies)
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
2
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3
In a larger bowl, beat the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamy sugar mixture, beating until just combined.
5
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just blended. Be cautious not to overmix.
6
Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chunks and dried cranberries or cherries, ensuring an even distribution throughout the dough.
7
Using a 1/4 cup measuring scoop, drop dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, ensuring that each dough ball is spaced about 3 inches apart.
8
Gently flatten each dough ball with the bottom of a glass that has been dipped in additional white sugar, to about 1/2 inch thickness.
9
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 11-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
10
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious creation!
Nutrition Information
12g
Fat
29g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official name of this cookie recipe?
The recipe is for Decadent Double Chocolate Berry Delight Cookies.
What category of cookie does this recipe fall under?
These are classified as Drop Cookies.
How many servings does this cookie recipe yield?
This recipe makes 18 jumbo-sized servings.
What is the recommended oven temperature for baking?
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
How long should these cookies be baked?
Bake the cookies for 11-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
What kind of chocolate is used in these cookies?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of semisweet chocolate chunks.
What types of dried fruit can be added?
You can use 3/4 cup of either dried cranberries or dried cherries.
What size scoop should be used for the dough balls?
Use a 1/4 cup measuring scoop to drop the dough onto the cookie sheets.
How much space should be left between each cookie on the sheet?
Ensure each dough ball is spaced about 3 inches apart.
How do you flatten the cookie dough before baking?
Gently flatten each dough ball to about 1/2 inch thickness using the bottom of a glass dipped in white sugar.
How long should you beat the butter and sugar together?
Beat the butter and sugars for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
What are the nutritional calories per serving?
Each serving contains approximately 235 calories.
How much fat is in one serving?
Each serving contains 12g of fat.
What is the carbohydrate content per cookie?
There are 29g of carbohydrates per cookie.
How much protein is provided per serving?
Each cookie provides 3g of protein.
Do the cookie sheets need to be greased?
No, the dough should be dropped onto ungreased cookie sheets.
How long should the cookies cool on the baking sheet?
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them.
Where should the cookies be moved for final cooling?
Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
What is the required preparation for the butter?
The butter should be softened before starting the recipe.
Is there a warning about mixing the dough?
Yes, you should be cautious not to overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added.
How many total ingredients are required for this recipe?
There are 12 ingredients listed for this recipe.
What are the primary dry ingredients used for the base?
The dry base includes flour, baking cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
What types of sugar are used in the dough?
The recipe uses 1 cup of white sugar and 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar.
What is the purpose of the additional white sugar?
The additional white sugar is used to coat the bottom of a glass for flattening the cookies.
How much flour is needed for these cookies?
The recipe requires 1 3/4 cups of flour.
How much vanilla extract is included?
One teaspoon of vanilla extract is added to the wet mixture.
What gives the cookies their double chocolate flavor?
The combination of 1/3 cup of baking cocoa and 2 cups of semisweet chocolate chunks.
Are these cookies suitable for Christmas?
Yes, they are described as a favorite Christmas tradition and perfect for the holidays.
What is the texture of these cookies?
These cookies are described as soft and chewy with a rich essence of chocolate.
When should the chocolate chunks and fruit be added?
They should be gently folded in after the dry and wet ingredients have been blended together.