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2 double chocolate cherry cookies on a white plate

Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies (whole grain, dairy-free)

Author Erin Dooner
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
These double chocolate cherry cookies are incredibly dark and soft, with bursts of tartness thanks to dried tart cherries!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (187 grams) whole wheat flour or whole spelt flour or white whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup (124 grams) Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 cup (168 grams) refined coconut oil
  • 1 1/4 cups (250 grams) unrefined sugar
  • 1/4 cup (80 grams) honey
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 2 large eggs 50 grams each out of shell, room temp
  • 2/3 cup (120 grams) chocolate chips use Enjoy Life chocolate chips for a dairy-free version
  • 1 cup (120 grams) tart cherries dried

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven 350°F (176°C) and line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder.
    1 1/2 cups (187 grams) whole wheat flour, 1 cup (124 grams) Dutch-process cocoa powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • In a large microwave safe bowl, melt the coconut oil.
    3/4 cup (168 grams) refined coconut oil
  • To the melted coconut oil, add the sugar, honey, vanilla and eggs and stir until well combined. Let it sit for 5 minutes to let the sugar dissolve.
    1 1/4 cups (250 grams) unrefined sugar, 1/4 cup (80 grams) honey, 1 tablespoon vanilla, 2 large eggs
  • Add the dry mix to the wet and stir until well combined.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips and dried tart cherries.
    2/3 cup (120 grams) chocolate chips, 1 cup (120 grams) tart cherries
  • Roll into 24 1-1/4" balls and place them 2" apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Press the balls down with the palm of your hand.
  • Bake for 6-8 minutes or until the cookies appear set in the middle. Do not over bake!
  • Let the cookies cool for two minutes on the baking sheet and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • You can use unrefined coconut oil if you don't mind the coconut taste.
  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 33mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 23
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