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Step by step directions to make these delicious, decadent Healthy Cherry Chocolate Cookies - you won't know how you ever lived without them!
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Healthy Cherry Chocolate Cookies

Step by step directions to make these delicious, decadent Healthy Cherry Chocolate Cookies - you won't know how you ever lived without them!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cherry, chocolate, cookies, healthy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 22 cookies
Author Sheryl

Ingredients

  • 1 C oats
  • 1 C whole wheat flour
  • 3 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 C butter
  • 3/4 C sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1 C dark chocolate chunks
  • 1/2 C dried cherries
  • 1 Tbsp Chia seeds

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl combine the oats, whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda and whisk until combined. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl combine the butter and sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Then add eggs one at a time and the almond extract and beat longer.
  • Then add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix with a wooden spoon or spatula.
  • Fold in the dark chocolate chunks, dried cherries, and chia seeds. Form balls and place onto a baking sheet(s).
  • Can add additional chocolate on top then slightly press the cookie down to flatten a bit. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 10-12 minutes.