Cherry-Chocolate Cookies Recipe

Name: Cherry-Chocolate Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. margarine or butter; 3/4 c. packed brown sugar; 2 egg yolks; 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled; 1 1/2 tsp. finely shredded orange peel; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1/4 tsp. salt; 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 to 2 c. finely chopped pecans; 2 egg whites; 3/4 c. cherry jelly or preserves; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 c. margarine or butter
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 egg yolks
2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1 1/2 tsp. finely shredded orange peel
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 to 2 c. finely chopped pecans
2 egg whites
3/4 c. cherry jelly or preserves
1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1
In large mixing bowl, beat margarine and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds.
2
Add egg yolks, beating well.
3
Blend in melted chocolate, orange peel, cinnamon, vanilla and salt.
4
Stir in flour.
5
Place pecans and egg whites in 2 separate small bowls.
6
Slightly beat egg whites with a fork. Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
7
Dip each ball into egg whites; roll in pecans to coat.
8
Place balls 2-inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets.
9
Using your thumb, make slight indentation in top of each cookie.
10
Bake in 350u00b0 oven about 12 minutes or until edges are firm.
11
Cool cookies.
12
Fill centers of cooled cookies with a small spoonful of jelly or preserves.

1580

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. margarine or butter, 3/4 c. packed brown sugar, 2 egg yolks, 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled, and more.

Yes, Cherry-Chocolate Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cherry-Chocolate Cookies

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