🍒🍫 Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies
Soft, buttery cookies packed with sweet cherry pieces and chocolate chips, then topped with a smooth chocolate coating. These cookies taste just like classic chocolate-covered cherries, but in an irresistible cookie form—perfect for holidays, parties, or gifting.
📝 Ingredients (Makes 20–24 cookies)
Cookie Dough:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened (room temperature)
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
1 cup chopped cherries (maraschino or jarred cherries), well drained and patted dry
Chocolate Topping:
1½ cups chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
1 teaspoon vegetable oil or butter (for a smooth finish)
👩🍳 Instructions (Step by Step)
1️⃣ Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C)
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
2️⃣ Cream the Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together
Mix for 2–3 minutes until light, fluffy, and creamy
3️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients
Add the egg and mix until fully combined
Stir in the vanilla extract
4️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together:
Flour
Baking powder
Salt
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture
Mix just until combined (do not overmix)
5️⃣ Fold in the Add-Ins
Gently fold in the chocolate chips
Carefully fold in the chopped cherries so they are evenly distributed
6️⃣ Shape the Cookies
Scoop dough using a medium cookie scoop or tablespoon
Roll into balls and place on the baking sheet, leaving space between each
Lightly press each ball to slightly flatten
7️⃣ Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes
The edges should be set, but the centers will still be soft
Remove from oven and let cookies cool completely
🍫 Chocolate Coating
8️⃣ Melt the Chocolate
Melt chocolate and oil together:
Using a double boiler, or
In the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time
9️⃣ Dip the Cookies
Dip the top of each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate
Place on parchment paper
Allow chocolate to set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10 minutes
⭐ Tips for Best Results
Always dry the cherries well to avoid excess moisture
Do not overbake for soft, tender cookies
Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days