The Olive Bin

Cherry Balsamic Fudge Cookies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In small, microwave-safe bowl, combine cherries and 1 T balsamic; microwave 30 seconds, or until hot. Set aside to cool. In another small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. In large bowl, stir together Butter olive oil, cocoa powder, and sugars; mix until well-blended. Stir in yogurt, remaining balsamic, and vanilla extract. Gradually add in flour mixture, stirring until just combined. Stir in cherries. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter onto baking sheet. Press down slightly to flatten. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, or until set and slightly firm at the edges. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
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Ingredients

1/2 C dried cherries, coarsely chopped
1 T + 2 T of The Olive Bin's Black Cherry Balsamic Vinegar
1 C all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
6 T of The Olive Bin's Butter Olive Oil
7 T unsweetened cocoa powder
2/3 C sugar
1/3 C brown sugar
1/4 C plain greek yogurt
1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In small, microwave-safe bowl, combine cherries and 1 T balsamic; microwave 30 seconds, or until hot. Set aside to cool.
  3. In another small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In large bowl, stir together Butter olive oil, cocoa powder, and sugars; mix until well-blended. Stir in yogurt, remaining balsamic, and vanilla extract. Gradually add in flour mixture, stirring until just combined. Stir in cherries.
  5. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter onto baking sheet. Press down slightly to flatten. 
  6. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, or until set and slightly firm at the edges. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

Additional Info

Recipe adapted from BakingBites.com

Makes approximately 2 dozen cookies

Other flavors to try: Vanilla

Associated Products

Black Cherry Dark Balsamic
Vanilla Dark Balsamic