Easy Chocolate Cherry Cookies Recipe

Name: Easy Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ½ cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar (I use 1/2 cup Splenda Blend); 1 egg; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla; 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, well drained and reserving 3 teaspoons liquid; 1 (6 ounce) package semisweet chocolate pieces; ½ cup sweetened condensed milk (I use low-fat)

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar (I use 1/2 cup Splenda Blend)
1 egg
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, well drained and reserving 3 teaspoons liquid
1 (6 ounce) package semisweet chocolate pieces
½ cup sweetened condensed milk (I use low-fat)

1
In a large bowl stir flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and soda.
2
Beat in a smaller bowl butter and sugar until fluffy.
3
Add egg and vanilla.
4
Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture; beat until well blended.
5
Shape dough into 1 inch balls; place on ungreased sheet and press down center of dough.
6
Drain cherries, reserving juice.
7
Place a cherry in the center of each cookie.
8
Bake in 350F oven for 10 minutes.
9
Cool on wire rack.
10
FROSTING: In a medium microwave bowl combine chocolate pieces and condensed milk; heat in high until chocolate is melted.
11
Stir in 3 teaspoons of cherry juice.
12
Spoon 1 teaspoon frosting over each cherry, spreading to cover them well.
13
Refrigerate until set and enjoy.

782

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

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 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Easy Chocolate 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.

Easy Chocolate Cherry Cookies

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