Cherry Chocolate Cookies (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1 1/2 cups plain flour.
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1/2 cup cocoa powder (Dutch-process).
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1/2 teaspoon salt (sea).
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
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3/4 cup softened butter (unsalted).
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar (light).
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1/4 cup granulated sugar.
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2 egg yolks at room temperature.
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1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla.
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5 ounces cherry-flavored dark chocolate, chopped.
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6 tablespoons cream (heavy).
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1/4 cup cherry jam or preserves.
# Preparation Steps:
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Mix dry ingredients together. Beat softened butter with both sugars, stir in yolks and vanilla, then slowly blend in the dry mix.
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Divide into 32 pieces, roll into round shapes, press centers down, pop in the fridge for 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 350°F, bake 8 cookies at a time for 9-11 minutes, press the middles again while hot, and let them cool all the way.
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Heat cream until steaming, pour it over the chocolate, stir until creamy, then mix in the cherry preserves.
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Spoon ganache into the cookie centers, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to set.
# Additional Tips:
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Dutch cocoa gives the best taste.
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Freeze cookies before filling, if needed.
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Fix shape while still warm.
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Store airtight, good up to 3 days.