Forget complicated desserts! Need a quick, healthy, and absolutely delicious treat? Look no further than Cherry Chocolate Kisses. Imagine biting into a burst of cherry sweetness perfectly embraced by rich chocolate – that's what you get with every delectable bite. As a busy mom, finding treats that satisfy my cravings without the guilt is a constant quest. Cherry Chocolate Kisses have become my go-to solution for a delightful, wholesome indulgence.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, a woman who believed a little bit of chocolate could fix anything, used to make a simpler version of this with dried cherries. Now, every time I make these Cherry Chocolate Kisses, I'm transported back to her cozy kitchen, filled with warmth and the comforting aroma of cherries and chocolate. It's more than just a dessert; it's a sweet memory in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
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Cherry Chocolate Kisses:
- 1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cherries (thawed if frozen, and patted dry)
- 1 cup Cherry Chocolate Kisses, roughly chopped
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Alternate Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in Cherries and Cherry Chocolate Kisses: Gently fold in the chopped cherries and Cherry Chocolate Kisses.
- Drop by Spoonfuls: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy: Serve and Enjoy !
Cherry Chocolate Kisses
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.1/2 cup unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Gently fold in the chopped cherries and Cherry Chocolate Kisses.1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cherries, 1 cup Cherry Chocolate Kisses
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy !