Description
A delightful and chewy cookie featuring the unique flavors of sweet dried cherries and crunchy pistachios wrapped in rich cocoa dough.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios and dried cherries.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them in powdered sugar.
- Place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, ensuring the edges look set while the centers remain soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months. For variations, use other nuts or add spices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg