When I want a treat but don't want to go completely overboard I compromise with this healthier chocolate-cherry cookie. The dark chocolate and sweet cherries are the perfect combination.
Chcolate-Cherry Heart Smart Cookies
from Cooking Light, Jan/Feb 2010
1.5 oz. all-purpose flour (about 1/3 c.)
1.5 oz. whole-wheat flour (about 1/3 c.)
1 1/2 c. old-fashioned rolled oats
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
6 T. unsalted butter
3/4 c. packed light brown sugar
1 c. dried cherries
1 t. vanilla extract
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 oz. bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Weigh or lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flours and next 3 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl; stir with a whisk.
3. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat; add brown sugar, stirring until smooth. Add sugar mixture to flour mixture; beat with amixer at medium speed until well blended.
Add cherries, vanilla, and egg; beat until combined. Fold in chocolate. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. Cool on pans 3 minutes or until almost firm. Remove cookies from pans; cool on wire racks. Yield: 30 cookies
Calories 94; Fat 3.2 g; serving size 1 cookie.
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