Espresso Cookies With Chocolate And Cherries Recipe

Name: Espresso Cookies With Chocolate And Cherries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup granulated white sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder; 1 cup shortening; 1 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed; 1/2 cup granulated white sugar; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon heavy cream; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 ounces milk chocolate, chopped; 1 cup dried cherries

Servings: persons

1/4 cup granulated white sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 cup shortening
1 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 cup granulated white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon heavy cream
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
6 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
1 cup dried cherries

1
In a small saucepan, dissolve 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tbsp instant espresso powder in 2 tbsp water over medium low heat. Cook the mixture until it starts to foam, whisking frequently, making a thin caramel. Remove from heat.
2
Cream 1 cup dark brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated white sugar with 1 cup shortening. Stir in 2 eggs, beaten, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp heavy cream and the espresso caramel.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp cornstarch and 1 tsp salt.
4
Stir the dry ingredients into the wet. Fold in the chopped chocolate and dried cherries.
5
Scoop cookie dough onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
6
Bake the cookies at 350 degrees for 6 minutes, turn the pan, and bake for 5 more minutes. Cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before moving to a cooling rack.
7
Milk is a highly accompaniment recommended, if not a vital one.

957

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup granulated white sugar, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder, 1 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Espresso Cookies With Chocolate And Cherries falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Espresso Cookies With Chocolate And Cherries

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