Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies Recipe

Name: Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. flour; 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa; 1/2 c. butter or margarine; 1 c. sugar; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. baking powder; 1 egg; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 10 oz. jar red maraschino cherries, undrained; 1 6 oz. bag semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/2 c. sweetened condensed milk

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 10 oz. jar red maraschino cherries, undrained
1 6 oz. bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. sweetened condensed milk

1
In a mixing bowl combine flour and cocoa; set aside.
2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter or margarine with an electric mixer on medium to high speed about 30 seconds or until softened. Add sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Beat until well combined.
3
Add egg and vanilla.
4
Beat well.
5
Gradually beat in the flour mixture.
6
Shape dough into 1 inch balls; place on ungreased baking sheet.
7
Press down center of each ball with thumb.
8
Drain maraschino cherries, reserving juice.
9
Place a cherry in the center of each cookie. In a small saucepan, combine the chocolate pieces and sweetened condensed milk; heat until chocolate is melted.
10
Stir in 4 teaspoons of the reserved cherry juice.
11
Spoon about one teaspoon of the frosting over each cherry, spreading to cover cherry. (Frosting may be thinned with additional cherry juice, if necessary.)
12
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until done.
13
Remove to wire rack; cool.
14
Cover and store at room temperature up to two days.

1040

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 1/2 c. flour, 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa, 1/2 c. butter or margarine, 1 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Covered Cherry 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.

Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies

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