Maraschino Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

Name: Maraschino Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) jars maraschino cherries; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

2 (10 ounce) jars maraschino cherries
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons milk

1
Drain maraschino cherries, reserving 1 tsp juice.
2
Combine flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder in large bowl, mix well.
3
Put butter and sugar in medium bowl and beat with mixer on medium for 3-4 minutes or until well blended.
4
Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
5
Add flour mixture, mix well.
6
Put chocolate chips and milk in small saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring constantly until melted.
7
Stir in reserved maraschino cherry juice.
8
Let chocolate cool slightly.
9
Shape dough into 1 inch balls and place on ungreased baking pan.
10
Push centers in with thumb and spoon 1 tsp of chocolate mixture into each thumbprint.
11
Top with a cherry.
12
Bake in 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes.
13
Remove and cool completely.
14
Store in airtight container.

863

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (10 ounce) jars maraschino cherries, 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Maraschino Chocolate Thumbprint 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.

Maraschino Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

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