Description
These decadent Chocolate Cherry Cookies offer a sophisticated fusion of rich, buttery cocoa and vibrant, tart cherry preserves. Featuring a tender, thumbprint-style chocolate cookie base with a hollowed center, each cookie is filled with a silky, luxurious chocolate-cherry ganache. Perfect for holidays or elegant dessert boxes, these bite-sized confections provide a professional-quality flavor profile that is both comforting and impressive, making them an ideal choice for any special occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup high-quality cherry preserves
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg yolks one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until a smooth dough forms.
Chill the dough for at least 60 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared sheet.
Press your thumb into the center of each ball to create a well.
Bake for 10 minutes until set but still soft.
Remove from oven and re-press the centers if they have puffed up.
For the ganache, heat cream until simmering, then pour over chopped chocolate; stir until smooth.
Stir a small amount of cherry preserves into the ganache or spoon a small amount into the center before topping with ganache.
Cool completely before serving.
Notes
Ensure the dough is well-chilled to prevent spreading. Dutch-process cocoa provides a deeper, smoother chocolate flavor compared to standard cocoa. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern American