Double Chocolate Cherry Drops Recipe

Name: Double Chocolate Cherry Drops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: COOKIE; 1 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chocolate chips; 1/2 cup maraschino cherry, well drained, chopped, reserve juice; FROSTING; 3 (1 ounce) baking chocolate squares; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 3/4 cups powdered sugar; 5 tablespoons half-and-half; 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice; maraschino cherry, halved

Servings: persons

COOKIE
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup maraschino cherry, well drained, chopped, reserve juice
FROSTING
3 (1 ounce) baking chocolate squares
2 tablespoons butter
2 3/4 cups powdered sugar
5 tablespoons half-and-half
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
maraschino cherry, halved

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Combine 1 cup butter, brown sugar and sugar large mixer bowl.
3
Add egg and almond extract; continue beating until well mixed.
4
Reduce speed to low.
5
Add flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt beat until well mixed.
6
Stir in chocolate chips and 1/2 cup cherries by hand drop dough by level tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
7
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes.
8
Cool completely.
9
Melt chocolate and 2 tablespoons butter in 1 quart saucepan over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth.
10
Combine chocolate mixture and powdered sugar in small bowl.
11
Stir half & half and reserved cherry juice until smooth.
12
If frosting is too thick, stir in additional cherry juice.
13
Frost cooled cookies.
14
Place 1 cherry half in center of each cookie.
15
Let stand on waxed paper until set.

1860

kcal

Calories

Fat

262

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: COOKIE, 1 cup butter, softened, 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Double Chocolate Cherry Drops 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.

Double Chocolate Cherry Drops

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