Cookies often spark a strong reaction in people. Just like Martha Stewart.

And Martha Stewart is my idol, the woman that I think is the most brilliant and gorgeous human being ever.

I always, always admire her. Even when she went to jail. One of my favorite Martha books is the “Cookies”.

I made so many recipes from that book and they were all 100% success. So, for today I want to share with you one of

my favorite recipe from the book. It is the Dark Chocolate Cookies with Sour Cherries.

I love, love them. The texture is amazing, the cookies are dark with the hint of red. And I want to listen

to jazz music as I make them…And in my imaginary mind I am also in New Orleans…don’t ask me why?

So, what is the ingredients list in order to make Dark Chocolate Cookies with Sour Cherries?

Flour, butter, cocoa powder, white and brown sugar, eggs, chocolate, dried cherries, baking soda and salt.

Since you went shopping and you bought all ingredients we can start baking together.

And be aware, Martha is watching!

Chocolate Cookies with Sour Cherries and Martha Stewart

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups AP flour
1 1/4 cups unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder
2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 cups dried sour cherries

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F.
In a bowl, sift flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
Cream the butter, white sugar and brown sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla and beat until well combined.
Add the flour mixture and using very low speed mix until combined.
Using a wooden spoon, fold in chocolates and cherries.
Form balls of dough (1/4 cup), place them on baking sheet and bake from 9 to 11 min.
Transfer to wire rack to cool them.
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.

For your music selection click on the link below

Baking and Jazz

If you are in dark mood and you feel depressed…take one cookie and let it be…

Deep in your stomach the sound of happiness was made and as the message travels to your brain….remember:”Cookies can send strong message…Don’t Worry, Be Happy!”

And as I am ending this blog I am listening

Don’t worry be HAPPY!

Love and happiness from your favorite 5 star cookies

and your Cookie

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Don’t Worry be Happy

Here’s a little song I wrote
You might want to sing it note for note
Don’t worry, be happy
In every life we have some trouble
When you worry you make it double
Don’t worry, be happy
Don’t worry, be happy now