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 cups all purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 cup butter softened; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 egg; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 48 maraschino cherries undrained, about one 10-ounce jar; 6 ounces semisweet chocolate pieces; 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup butter softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
48 maraschino cherries undrained, about one 10-ounce jar
6 ounces semisweet chocolate pieces
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

1
In a mixing bowl combine flour and cocoa; set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed about 30 seconds or till softened. Add sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Beat till well combined. Add egg and vanilla. Beat well. Gradually beat in the flour mixture.
2
Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place on ungreased baking sheet. Press down center of each ball with thumb. Drain maraschino cherries, reserving juice. Place a cherry in the center of each cookie. In a small saucepan combine the chocolate pieces and sweetened condensed milk; heat till chocolate is melted. Stir in 4 teaspoons of the reserved cherry juice.
3
Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the frosting over each cherry, spreading to cover cherry. (Frosting may be thinned with additional cherry juice, if necessary.)
4
Bake in 350 degree oven about 10 minutes or till done. Remove to wire rack; cool. Makes 48 cookies.

877

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

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 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 cup butter softened, 1 cup 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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