Chocolate Cherry Cookies

When the call goes out there is a Cookie Party at Foodie Friends Friday you get in the kitchen and bake some cookies. Thank you Walking on Sunshine Recipies I am a little short on baking supplies right now - no chocolate chips - no nuts - no chocolate baking squares.  I went with what I had on hand unsweetened cocoa and maraschino cherries.  I picked a great combination of flavors.  

Chocolate Cherry Cookies

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 sticks unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon pure cherry extract

2 tablespoons cream

2 large eggs

1 cup maraschino cherries

Sift together in a small bowl flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt and set to the side. Drain and chop maraschino cherries set aside.  In a mixing bowl add softened butter, sugars and both extracts and cream.  On medium speed beat until creamy.  Add one egg at a time mixing until incorporated.  Gradually add the dry mixture, beating well.   Add cherries by hand.  Drop by teaspoon on baking sheet. Bake in a 375 degree pre-heated oven for 8 to 10 minutes.

Until Next Time,

Pam