Cherry Chocolate Cookies - Our Approach to Senior Living

Cherry Chocolate Cookies
Created by Executive Chef Tom Nicklow, CEC, CDM, CFPP Classic Residence by Hyatt in Chevy Chase Serves 12
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter 1-3/4 cups sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract—pure 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup dried cherries Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a large cookie sheet. Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with the mixer at high speed, until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until well blended. Combine flour, cocoa, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; add to butter mixture; mix until uniform. Add chopped cherries. Drop dough by the tablespoonful onto prepared cookie sheet. Bake about 10–12 minutes or until set.
Nutritional Information: Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 341 Calories; 13g Fat (33.3% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 55g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 66mg Cholesterol; 228mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 2 1/2 Fat; 2 Other Carbohydrates.
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