Chocolate-Covered Cherry Delights Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Covered Cherry Delights
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1/3 cup maraschino cherry juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry; 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips; 3/4 cup vanilla frosting; 48 maraschino cherries with stems, drained and patted dry; 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips; 1 teaspoon shortening

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup maraschino cherry juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup vanilla frosting
48 maraschino cherries with stems, drained and patted dry
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until blended. Gradually beat in cherry juice and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and cocoa; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in coconut, cherries and chocolate chips.
2
Shape dough into 48 balls (about 1-1/4 in.); place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3
. Press a deep indentation in center of each with the end of a wooden spoon handle. Bake 9-11 minutes or until set and bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4
Fill each cookie with 3/4 teaspoon frosting. Top with cherries. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spoon over cherries. Let stand until set.

1337

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 1/3 cup maraschino cherry juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Covered Cherry Delights falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate-Covered Cherry Delights

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