Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies
Maraschino cherries were originally made from a small, bitter cherry called the Marasca cherry from Croatia.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
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Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Press a maraschino cherry into the center of each ball.
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In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk over low heat, stirring until smooth.
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Spoon a small amount of the chocolate mixture over each cherry, covering it completely.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are set.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9g14%
- Total Carbohydrate 24g8%
- Sugars 16g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
