Chocolate Cherry Crinkle Cookies
A delicious fudge-like cookie with tasty little pieces of sweet/tart cherries.
Yield: 72 cookies (6 dozen)
Calories: 61kcal
Materials
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup dried cherries, diced
Instructions
- Melt 1 cup chocolate chips in microwave safe bowl. (Follow melting directions on package.) Stir until smooth. Set aside.
- In large bowl, beat sugar and butter until crumbly. Add egg whites and vanilla. Scrape sides as necessary. Add melted chocolate. Mix thoroughly.
- In separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with water.
- Stir in remaining chocolate chips and cherries. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350° and grease cookie sheets. Shape cookie dough into 1" balls. Roll in powdered sugar and place 2" apart on cookie sheets. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes, or until set. Allow to cool completely on wire racks. Enjoy!
Notes
OPTIONS: for pure chocolate enjoyment, leave the cherries out. OR, substitute the cherries for dried cranberries, pecans, or walnuts. You can also mix in white chocolate for a slightly sweeter flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.5mg