Description
Savory Chocolate Cherry Cookies are a unique holiday treat that balances sweet and savory flavors with dark chocolate, tart dried cherries, fresh herbs, and a hint of sea salt. These sophisticated cookies are perfect for gourmet cookie trays or adventurous palates during the festive season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary or thyme
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chunks
- 3/4 cup dried tart cherries
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and finely chopped herbs.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in dark chocolate chunks and dried cherries.
- Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set and centers are still slightly soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Fresh rosemary or thyme adds a subtle herbal note—adjust amount to taste.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for a deeper flavor contrast.
- Cookies keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg