Decadent Double Chocolate Cherry Delight Cookies
Indulge in these Decadent Double Chocolate Cherry Delight Cookies, a perfect treat for chocolate lovers! Rich and fudgy, these cookies combine the intense flavor of dark chocolate cocoa with the sweet-tart burst of dried cherries. Enhanced with almond extract, they create a deliciously unique flavor profile that your family and friends will adore. Ideal for cookie exchanges, festive gatherings, or simply as a sweet snack, this recipe yields 4 dozen cookies, ensuring there's plenty to share—or to keep all for yourself!
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Servings
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Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
Sugar
1 1/4 cups (Granulated, no preparation needed)
Butter or Margarine
1 cup (Softened)
Milk
1/4 cup (No preparation needed)
Almond Extract
1/4 teaspoon (No preparation needed)
Egg
1 (No preparation needed)
All-purpose Flour
1 3/4 cups (No preparation needed)
Unsweetened Baking Cocoa
1/3 cup (No preparation needed)
Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon (No preparation needed)
Quick-cooking Oats
1 cup (No preparation needed)
Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
1 cup (No preparation needed)
Dried Cherries
1 cup (No preparation needed)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the sugar and softened butter (or margarine) until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3
Add in the milk, almond extract, and egg to the mixture, continuing to beat until well combined.
4
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and oats.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
6
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and dried cherries until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7
Drop rounded tablespoons of the cookie dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies appear set and no longer shiny.
9
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the cookie sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Decadent Double Chocolate Cherry Delight Cookies?
These are rich and fudgy cookies that combine the intense flavor of dark chocolate cocoa with sweet-tart dried cherries and a hint of almond extract.
How many cookies does this recipe yield?
This recipe yields approximately 4 dozen (48) cookies.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
Can I use margarine instead of butter?
Yes, the recipe allows for either 1 cup of softened butter or margarine.
What type of oats are required for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of quick-cooking oats.
Do I need to sift any ingredients?
Yes, the instructions suggest sifting together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and oats.
How long should the cookies bake?
The cookies should be baked for 10-12 minutes.
What kind of cherries should I use?
Use 1 cup of dried cherries for this recipe.
Should the cookie sheets be greased?
No, the dough should be dropped onto ungreased cookie sheets.
How do I know when the cookies are done?
The cookies are ready when they appear set and are no longer shiny.
What is the role of almond extract in these cookies?
Almond extract enhances the flavor profile, creating a unique taste that complements the chocolate and cherries.
How much space should I leave between the cookies on the sheet?
Leave about 2 inches of space between each rounded tablespoon of dough.
What type of cocoa powder is best for this recipe?
The recipe specifies using 1/3 cup of unsweetened baking cocoa.
How many eggs are needed?
This recipe requires 1 egg.
Can I use an electric mixer?
Yes, an electric mixer is recommended for creaming the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
How much sugar is in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 1/4 cups of granulated sugar.
What kind of chocolate chips should I add?
Use 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
When should I add the milk and almond extract?
Add the milk, almond extract, and egg after creaming the butter and sugar.
How should I cool the cookies?
Let them cool on the cookie sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
What size should the dough portions be?
Drop the dough in rounded tablespoon sizes.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 11 ingredients in total.
Is all-purpose flour the right choice?
Yes, the recipe uses 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour.
What is the amount of baking soda needed?
You will need 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
How much milk does the recipe require?
The recipe uses 1/4 cup of milk.
What makes these cookies 'double chocolate'?
The combination of unsweetened baking cocoa and semi-sweet chocolate chips provides the double chocolate experience.
When do I fold in the cherries?
Fold in the cherries and chocolate chips after the dry ingredients have been mixed into the wet ingredients.
Are these cookies good for holiday gatherings?
Yes, they are ideal for cookie exchanges, festive gatherings, or as a sweet snack.
What speed should I use when adding dry ingredients?
Gradually add the dry ingredients while mixing on low speed until just combined.
Does the recipe include salt?
No, salt is not listed as a separate ingredient in this specific recipe.
How much almond extract is used?
The recipe calls for 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract.