Gooey Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Ingredients:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup brown sugar, packed

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup dark chocolate chips

1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Fold in the dark chocolate chips and fresh cherries.

Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still soft.

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 32 minutes

Kcal: 180 kcal per cookie | Servings: 24 cookies