Cherry Filled Cookies

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Think of these cookies as a hug of chocolate wrapped around a cherry surprise. Fudgy, decadent, and worth every bite. It takes a little effort, but you'll thank yourself later.

Maria from tastyhush
Updated on Sat, 24 May 2025 11:57:25 GMT
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Made these cookies for my sister’s birthday once and now they're our go-to celebration treat. Rich chocolate and sweet cherries blend together under that dreamy ganache for the best bites. They look super fancy but honestly, you can throw them together on a random weeknight when you’re craving chocolate. That cherry-chocolate combo never gets old in our house.

Irresistible Cookie

I’m honestly obsessed with these. There’s a deep chocolatey richness with sweet cherry peeking through—it’s just an awesome combo. Even after chilling, the ganache keeps that glossy-soft vibe. Honestly, they always vanish before anything else and everybody begs for them whenever I show up with a batch.

Stuff You’ll Grab

  • Heavy Cream: Whips the ganache into something super smooth.
  • Cherry Preserves: Brings that pop of cherry flavor.
  • Chocolate Bars: Go for dark chocolate with a cherry kick if you can find it—it’s amazing.
  • Vanilla Extract: Gives everything a cozy background flavor.
  • Egg Yolks: Make the cookies even richer.
  • Granulated Sugar: Keeps things balanced and a little crisp.
  • Brown Sugar: Adds moisture so your cookies aren’t dry.
  • Unsalted Butter: Leave it out so it’s really soft before you start.
  • Baking Powder: Makes the cookies puff up just right.
  • Salt: A pinch makes chocolate taste even better.
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: Dutch process is best for that deep flavor.
  • Flour: Ordinary all-purpose gives good chewiness.

Effortless Cookie Creation

Fill and Chill:
Spoon that silky ganache into each cookie spot and let them firm up in the fridge.
Prepare Ganache:
Warm your cream, pour over chocolate, and mix cherry preserves in ’til shiny and blended.
Bake Cookies:
Place chilled dough into your oven at 350°F and bake ’em until they’re just right.
Combine and Chill Dough:
Mix dry and wet stuff, roll dough balls, press centers in, then stash in the fridge to set.
Cream Wet Ingredients:
Beat butter and sugars together, next add yolks and lots of vanilla for flavor.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
Stir flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder so it’s all blended.

Totally Handy Cookie Tips

Chilling dough is key if you want your cookies to hold up. Use a measuring spoon for the holes—they turn out just right every time. Weigh your flour—it honestly makes a difference for the bite. If the ganache goes solid, don’t stress. Just nudge it warm and it'll loosen up.

Answers to Your Cookie Dilemmas

  • How to store: Seal them up in a container for 3 days or pop the extras in the freezer for a two-week stash.
  • Why chill the dough: It seriously keeps them from spreading and helps them keep that cute shape.
  • What if ganache doesn't melt: Warm it gently over a bit of simmering water and it’ll get all smooth again.
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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Does Dutch cocoa matter?

Sure, regular cocoa is fine, but Dutch-processed gives you that deeper color and bolder chocolatey hit. Worth it for these cookies.

→ What if the indent is tiny?

Not a big deal! Push it back in as soon as they come out of the oven. The warm cookies are easy to adjust.

→ Can I swap the cherry topping?

Absolutely! You can use strawberry or raspberry preserves. Just stick to the same quantity for the best results.

→ Why chill the cookie dough?

This step's key. It keeps the butter cold, so your cookies bake up thick, chewy, and fudgy instead of going flat.

→ Can I freeze them?

Yep! Store unfilled cookies for up to 3 months. Fresh ganache works best, so fill them right before serving.

Cherry Filled Cookies

Soft cocoa cookies loaded with silky cherry chocolate ganache. A treat every chocolate fan will love.

Prep Time
30 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Total Time
40 Minutes
By: Maria

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 32 Servings (32 cookies)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 1 1/2 cups plain flour.
02 1/2 cup cocoa powder (Dutch processed).
03 1/2 tsp baking powder.
04 1/2 tsp fine sea salt.
05 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter.
06 3/4 cup packed brown sugar.
07 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
08 2 large egg yolks at room temp.
09 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
10 5 oz cherry-flavored dark chocolate, chopped up.
11 6 tbsp heavy whipping cream.
12 1/4 cup cherry jam.

Instructions

Step 01

Mix flour, cocoa, and salt. Beat butter with sugars until light. Blend in yolks, vanilla, and finally dry mix.

Step 02

Scoop out dough into 32 pieces. Roll into smooth balls, press gently in center, refrigerate for an hour.

Step 03

Preheat to 350°F. Place 8 cookies per tray, bake 9–11 mins. Press centers again while hot. Let cool fully.

Step 04

Pour warm cream over chocolate. Stir till silky, then fold in cherry jam completely.

Step 05

Spoon ganache into each cookie's hollow. Let chill for about 10–15 mins.

Notes

  1. Dutch cocoa gives the richest flavor.
  2. Unfilled cookies can be frozen easily.
  3. Adjust shapes while cookies are warm.
  4. Store in sealed container for up to 3 days.

Tools You'll Need

  • Baking trays.
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer.
  • Small saucepan.
  • 1/4 tsp measuring spoon.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy (cream and butter).
  • Contains wheat (flour).
  • Eggs are included.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 125
  • Total Fat: 7 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 15 g
  • Protein: 2 g