Cocoa Fudge Cookies

Adapted from Cooking Light. Low fat cookies for the chocolate needy.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 24 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup butter, room temperature
• 7  tablespoons cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄3 cup plain yogurt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup dried tart cherry (or mini chocolate chips)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Whisk together flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.
3. In a large, microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave. Stir in cocoa powder and sugars. Stir in yogurt and vanilla extract. Add flour and mix until just combined. Stir in cherries or mini-chocolate chips, if using.
4. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Press down slightly to flatten; cookies do not spread a lot.
5. Bake at 350F for 9-12 minutes or until set and slightly firm at the edges. Allow to cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Makes 2 dozen.