Indulge in the Perfect Dessert with Chocolate Cherry Kiss Cookies

These mouthwatering chocolate cherry kiss cookies are a delightful treat for any chocolate lover. The soft and chewy chocolate cookies are studded with sweet and tangy cherries, and crowned with a Hershey's Kiss. Perfect for special occasions or a simple afternoon indulgence, these cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Best of all, they are easy to make and require just a few simple ingredients. With a preparation time of just 20 minutes, you can have a batch of warm and gooey cookies ready to enjoy in no time.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup dried cherries
• 24 Hershey's Kisses, unwrapped

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips and dried cherries.
7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
9. Remove from the oven and immediately press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie, gently pushing down until the cookie cracks around the edges.
10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.

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