Freezer Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Name: Freezer Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and levelled); 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted); 1 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature); 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed); 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg (room temperature); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup chocolate chips; 3/4 cup dried cherries (roughly chopped)

32 min 24 cookies Easy

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Freezer Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Delight in the rich taste of chocolate combined with tart cherries in these freezer-friendly cookies. A perfect treat to prepare in advance and enjoy anytime.

Prep

20 min

Cook

12 min

Total

32 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

If you're a fan of chocolate and cherries, these Freezer Chocolate Cherry Cookies are a must-try. The combination of rich chocolate with the tartness of cherries creates a delightful treat that's hard to resist. This recipe is perfect for those who love to bake in advance. You can prepare the dough, freeze it, and then bake fresh cookies whenever a craving strikes. It's convenient and guarantees you always have a sweet treat on hand.

Ingredients

Servings

Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Add-ins

Instructions

Preheat oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Pro tip: Preheating ensures even baking.

Mix dry ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Pro tip: Sifting cocoa powder prevents lumps.

Cream butter and sugars

In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.

Pro tip: Room temperature butter blends more easily.

Combine ingredients

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped cherries.

Pro tip: Overmixing can make cookies tough.

Shape cookies

Use a cookie scoop to portion out dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 5 cm (2 inches) apart.

Pro tip: A cookie scoop ensures uniform size.

Bake cookies

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set. The centres may appear slightly underbaked.

Pro tip: Cookies continue to cook on the baking sheet.

Cool and serve

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Pro tip: Cooling on a rack prevents sogginess.

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Tips & Tricks

<ul><li>Ensure cherries are pitted to avoid biting into a hard pit.</li><li>For best texture, use room temperature ingredients.</li><li>Freeze dough in individual balls for easy baking later.</li><li>Use a cookie scoop for even-sized cookies.</li></ul>

Serving Suggestions

These cookies are best enjoyed warm with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. The flavours of chocolate and cherry complement each other beautifully, making them a versatile treat for any occasion. Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze the unbaked dough for up to three months. Simply bake from frozen, adding an extra minute or two to the baking time.