Christmas Cherry Chocolate Mini-Muffins Recipe

Name: Christmas Cherry Chocolate Mini-Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: COOKIES; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; CHERRY CHOCOLATE FILLING; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa; 1/4 cup finely chopped maraschino cherry, well drained (red, green, or both colors); 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, softened; 1 egg; CHERRY GLAZE; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 -2 teaspoon maraschino juice (red or green)

Servings: persons

COOKIES
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
CHERRY CHOCOLATE FILLING
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/4 cup finely chopped maraschino cherry, well drained (red, green, or both colors)
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
1 egg
CHERRY GLAZE
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 -2 teaspoon maraschino juice (red or green)

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, beat 1/4 cup butter and the cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa and the vanilla.
2
Place mini foil or paper baking cups, if desired, in each of 24 mini-muffin cups. (If not using baking cups, grease the muffin pan cups.) Divide dough into 24 equal pieces. Press each piece in bottom and up side of muffin cup. In small bowl, mix all fill ingredients. Spoon about 2 teaspoons filling into each cup.
3
Bake 16-19 minutes or until almost no indentation remains when filling is touched lightly. Do not overcook! Cool 1 hour; loosen from cups with tip of knife. Remove from pan to wire rack.
4
In small bowl, mix 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar and the cherry juice until smooth and spreadable. Drizzle glaze over cookies; sprinkle with a few additional chopped cherries.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: COOKIES, 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened, 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Christmas Cherry Chocolate Mini-Muffins 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.

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Christmas Cherry Chocolate Mini-Muffins

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