CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHERRY COOKIES

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 cup light brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter melted

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 egg room temperature

2 tbsp water

1 cup mini chocolate chips

10 oz maraschino cherries 1 jar - drained, patted dry, chopped, patted dry again

Instructions

Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

Cream sugars and butter together until light and fluffy.

Add in egg, vanilla and water and beat until well blended.

Gradually stir in dry ingredients.

Fold in mini chocolate chips and chopped cherries.

Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.

Scoop out rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto prepared cookie sheet. Dough is very thick.

Bake for 7-8 minutes or until they are set. Do not over bake.

Remove from oven and let cool on a rack.

Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg