Chocolate Cherry Blossoms

1. 1

   Heat oven to 300F.

2. 2

   Place unsweetened chocolate in bowl.

3. 3

   Microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, 1-1 1/2 minutes or until melted.

4. 4

   Add butter; stir until butter is melted.

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   Cool 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Combine melted chocolate mixture, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3/4 cup flour, eggs and baking powder in bowl.

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   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.

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   Add remaining 3/4 cup flour and dried cherries; beat at low speed just until well mixed.

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   Place 1/3 cup sugar in another bowl.

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    Shape dough into 1-inch balls.

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    Roll in sugar.

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    Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

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    Bake 10-12 minutes or until top is cracked and set.

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    Press 1 cherry chocolate kiss immediately into each cookie.

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    Remove to cooling rack.

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    Cool completely or about 1 hour until chocolate is set.

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    Store between sheets of waxed paper in container with tight-fitting lid for up to 5 days.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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