Ingredients
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 blend)
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup dried cherries, chopped (or freeze-dried cherries)
• ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
• ⅓ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla until smooth.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold gently until just combined.
- Stir in chopped cherries and chocolate chips (if using).
- Cover and chill dough 1–2 hours (essential for crinkles to form).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough. Roll in powdered sugar to coat.
- Place on trays (they spread slightly). Bake 9–11 minutes, until tops are cracked and centers are soft.
- Let cool on the tray 5 minutes—they’ll firm up as they cool. Then transfer to a wire rack.
✨ The perfect balance of sweet, tart, and deep chocolate flavor!
💡 Make ahead: Dough freezes well—scoop, roll, and freeze balls. Bake from frozen (+1–2 mins).
PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 15 mins + 1 hr chill , Cook Time : 10 mins , Total Time : 1 hr 35 mins , Servings : 18 cookies , Calories : 130 , Net Carbs: 17g , Fats: 7g , Protein: 2g