Mexican Chocolate-Cherry Rounds Recipe

Name: Mexican Chocolate-Cherry Rounds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2/3 cup powdered sugar; 60 candied cherries, halves

Servings: persons

6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup powdered sugar
60 candied cherries, halves

1
Stir chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water until smooth; cool.
2
Combine flour and next 5 ingredients in medium bowl.
3
Using electric mixer, beat 1 3/4 cups sugar and butter in large bowl until light.
4
Beat in eggs 1 at a time, then vanilla and chocolate.
5
Gradually add dry ingredients, beating just until combined.
6
Chill dough until firm, about 2 hours.
7
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
8
Lightly butter 2 large baking sheets.
9
Place powdered sugar in shallow pan.
10
Form dough into 1-inch balls.
11
Roll each ball in sugar to coat; shake off excess sugar.
12
Arrange cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 1/2 inches apart.
13
Press 1 cherry half into center of each cookie.
14
Bake until cookies puff and crack but are still soft, about 10 minutes.
15
Transfer cookies to rack and cool completely.
16
(Cookies can be prepared ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week, or freeze up to 1 month.).

1220

kcal

Calories

Fat

190

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Mexican Chocolate-Cherry Rounds 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.

Mexican Chocolate-Cherry Rounds

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