Sunday, June 28, 2009

Double Dark Chocolate Cherry Cookies (SMS)


This week's Sweet Melissa Sundays (SMS) recipe was chosen by Megan of My Baking Adventures: Double Dark Chocolate Cherry Cookies. I'm not exactly sure why they're considered double dark chocolate, as the chocolate chips used in the recipe are semisweet, not dark/bittersweet. These are basically chocolate chocolate chip cookies with dried cherries.

These cookies were about as easy to make as any other cookie. There is quite a bit of refrigeration time required for them, however, so be sure to plan ahead.


I'm typically not a fan of chocolate based cookies (with the exception of chocolate malted whopper drops and world peace cookies) but enjoyed these quite a bit. I actually don't think that I would have liked these cookies without the cherries - they add a really great flavor to them. I loved the cherries so much that next time I think I would add 1/2 cup instead of 1/3 cup.

Thanks Megan, for choosing this recipe - I loved it! If you would like the recipe, you can find it here. Make sure you visit the SMS Blogroll to see what everyone else thought about these chocolatey treats.


* Recipe tips:
- I would recommend adding 1/2 cup of dried cherries to the dough.
- I baked my cookies on a baking stone and they were done after exactly 15 minutes. I let them cool on the baking stone for about 5 minutes before removing them to a rack to cool.
- For more tips, click here.
Posted by Jaime at 7:00 PM

24 comments:

  1. Basically, Baby BootsJune 28, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    Great looking cookies you have there. I'm going to have to check out this world peace cookie recipe that I keep hearing about. I'm with you on adding more cherries to this recipe.

    Raeann

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  2. PatsykJune 28, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    I love the addition of cherries to these cookies! I imagine that it must add just the right touch to all that chocolatey goodness!

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  3. PamelaJune 28, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    Needless to say, the pictures are AMAZING!! I love that shot of the inside of the cookie. Makes me wish I had another right now. I agree about adding more cherry, too.

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  4. SarahJune 28, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    Your cookies look great! I agree, the cherries really made them, and I would add more next time as well. I really liked these, but prefer the world peace cookies.

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  5. Mermaid SewsJune 28, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    Glad you liked these, hope mine come out as good as yours (dough is still chillin!). Sorry I have been MIA, I have been so busy, but it has made me feel so bad not to have time to comment. Hope all is well.

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  6. MeganJune 28, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    Yay! I'm so glad you liked them - and you know what's funny, is that I didn't like the World Peace Cookies at all! I may have to try again, though, since everyone raves about them.

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  7. UnknownJune 28, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    Great pictures - your cookies look fantastic! I wasn't sure I'd like these either but I was pleasantly surprised!

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  8. margotJune 28, 2009 at 11:33 PM

    Great photos, they look really yummy. I could barely taste the cherries, so I like your idea of adding extra.

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  9. KatiecakesJune 29, 2009 at 4:36 AM

    Oh, that picture of the insides of the cookie made my mouth fill with drool! So delish!

    Katie xox

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  10. ParitaJune 29, 2009 at 5:18 AM

    Oh my these look so chocolaty, delicious clicks!!

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  11. UnknownJune 29, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    The cookies sure look dark though!! I wish I had one of those!

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  12. Barbara BakesJune 29, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    I love chocolate cherry cookies. Yours look perfect!

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  13. k.a.r.e.nJune 29, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    That photo of the melting chocolate chip makes me wish i brought them to work with me this morning. Your photos are great!

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  14. graceJune 29, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    these babies appear to be the perfect texture, and as usual, a shot of melted chocolate is a drool-causer. great job!

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  15. City Chocolate FountainsJune 29, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    Wow scrumptious! I adore chocolate and the cookies could be a great dipping item for me. Thanks for sharing your recipe! The pictures look very professional!

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  16. bridget {bake at 350}June 29, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    I think that would be delicious with the chocolate and cherries! Think I need to make these!!!

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  17. PheMomJune 29, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    Your cookies look wonderful! I still haven't had a chance to make mine yet. I can't wait now!

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  18. What's Cookin ChicagoJune 29, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    Those cookies look fantastic! Love the chocolate cherry combo!

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  19. KatrinaJune 29, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    Yum. I'm not part of the SMS group, but just made these myself after seeing all the other's (okay, I haven't seen them all), but anyway, I had to make them. I did half with and half without the cherries and I like the cherry ones better, too.

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  20. AnonymousJune 29, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Your cookies look gorgeous. I'm glad you ended up liking them.

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  21. DewiJune 29, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    Jaime,
    this look so meltingly so good! I might try this jaime.

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  22. MicheleJune 30, 2009 at 3:40 AM

    Your cookies look just perfect!

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  23. ElianaJuly 1, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Your pictures for these cookies are phenomenal.

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  24. test it commJuly 4, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    Those cookies look so good. Nice shot with the melted chocolate.

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