Super-posh Chewy Cookies

Super-posh Chewy Cookies
  • Author: The Hairy Bikers

These delightful cherry and chocolate cookies are a delicious treat for any occasion. The combination of soft dark brown sugar, dried cherries, toasted hazelnuts, and two kinds of chocolate creates a decadent flavor profile that will surely satisfy your sweet cravings. The hint of cherry brandy adds a delightful twist to these cookies, making them a perfect choice for a cozy afternoon snack or a special dessert. Enjoy these cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of your favorite tea for a truly indulgent experience.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 100g/3½oz unsalted butter
  • 100g/3½oz caster sugar
  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 100g/3½oz soft dark brown sugar
  • 1 free-range egg
  • ½ tsp vanilla essence
  • 200g/7oz plain flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 100g/3½oz dried sour cherries, soaked
  • 2 tbsp cherry brandy
  • 40g/1½oz flaked almonds
  • 75g/2½oz roasted hazelnuts
  • 100g/3½oz white chocolate
  • 100g/3½oz dark chocolate

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
  • Place the butter and the caster sugar into a bowl and beat together until light and creamy. Add the sunflower oil and brown sugar and fold through to combine. Add the egg and vanilla essence and mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt and baking powder.
  • Add the flour to the butter and sugar mixture and mix well to form a dough. Fold in the drained cherries, brandy, almonds, hazelnuts and the white and dark chocolate pieces. .
  • On a floured work surface, carefully roll out the dough to 1cm/½in thick. Using the cookie cutter of your choice, cut out 8–16 cookies (depending on the size of the cutter).
  • Place the cookies onto a greased baking tray (not too close together as they will spread). Place into the oven to bake for 15 minutes, or until golden-brown and cooked through.
  • Remove from the oven and leave to cool on the trays for 8–10 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Makes 6-12 cookies