BLACK FOREST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Black Forest Chocolate Chip Cookies image

Provided by Cheri Echard

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c Hersheys special dark cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c butter, softened (2 sticks)
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c granulated sugar
1 tsp real vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 pkg Hershey's special dark chocolate chips, 12 oz.
1 c pecans or walnuts, chopped
1 c dried cherries, Kirkland brand if you can get them, they are the juciest

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. In a large bowl, stir together well, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. (You can sift if you like to mix cocoa more easily, but stirring works.)
2. In medium bowl cream butter, sugars and vanilla until creamy.
3. Add eggs, beat well.
4. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well.
5. Stir in chocolate chips, nuts, and cherries.
6. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
7. Bake 10-12 minutes until tops are lightly set. (Time can vary depending on where you live.) Note: Underbake by a minute or two if you are shipping, and they will stay moist and chewy longer.
8. Cool slightly. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.