Description
Sweet Japanese-inspired chocolate cherry blossom cookies melt hearts with delicate flavor combinations. Delightful European chocolate and subtle sakura essence create an irresistible treat you’ll crave long after the last crumb disappears.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) dried cherries, chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) cherry blossom jam (optional)
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a medium bowl, whisking flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly blended.
- In a separate large bowl, blend softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer, creating a light and airy texture.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, mixing until smooth and well integrated.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Gently fold in dried cherries, chocolate chips, and cherry blossom jam, distributing ingredients evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, maintaining approximately 2 inches of spacing between cookies.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for set edges and slightly soft centers.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize their structure.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to cool completely and develop their final texture and flavor.
Notes
- Swap dried cherries with cranberries or chopped nuts for varied texture and flavor combinations.
- Use dairy-free butter and vegan chocolate chips to create a plant-based version of these indulgent cookies.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and achieve a more uniform cookie shape.
- Enhance the cherry flavor by adding a small amount of almond extract alongside the vanilla for a subtle, complementary taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 119
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg