Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine, such as cabernet sauvignon
  • 1 2/3 cup (10 oz) chocolate, bars or chips
  • 1 cup dried cherries

Ready In 45 Minutes

Servings: 24

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • Take a stick of butter out to soften.
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Step 2

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F.
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Step 3

  • In a medium bowl whisk together all your dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder).
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Step 4

  • In a larger bowl, cream together your sugars and the butter that has now softened.
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Step 5

  • Beat it until it resembled fluffy snow.

Step 6

  • Then add an egg and your vanilla extract. Beat it until smooth.
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Step 7

  • Add 1/2 of the dry mixture and beat until smooth.

Step 8

  • Add the wine, beat until smooth.
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Step 9

  • Add the rest of the flour, along with the cherries and chocolate chips.
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Step 10

  • Switch to a spoounla and gently fold through until everything is incorporated. Careful of overmixing.

Step 11

  • Grease a cookie sheet lined with parchment.
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Step 12

  • Using an ice cream scoop, you can get about 8 cookies on a 9X13 inch sheet.
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Step 13

  • These will expand in the oven so lay an inch apart.
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Step 14

  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the tops look dry, but soft, and the edges are firm.
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  • Length: 10 minutes

Step 15

  • Let these cool completely before serving.

Step 16

  • Serve with a tall glass of milk, or better yet, chocolate milk. And as always, Chow!
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