Chocolate Surprise Cookies 🍪

Overview:

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 40 cookies
Category: Drop Cookies
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, < 30 Mins, Easy
Calories per Serving: 139.5
Nutritional Information per Serving:

• Fat: 8.7g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 15.2mg
• Sodium: 55.9mg
• Carbohydrates: 14.7g
• Fiber: 1.2g
• Sugar: 8.5g
• Protein: 2.1g

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
• 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your cookie sheets.

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2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar for about two minutes or until light and fluffy.

3. Add Flavorings: Add the vanilla extract and mix well to combine with the butter-sugar mixture.

4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, salt, and cocoa powder to the mixture, ensuring they are fully incorporated.

5. Stiff Dough: The dough should come together and be stiff in texture. This ensures the cookies hold their shape well.

6. Shape Cookies: Take a golf ball-sized piece of dough and flatten it in your palm. Place a maraschino cherry in the center and wrap the dough around it, ensuring the cherry is completely covered. Roll the dough between your hands to form a smooth, round ball.

7. Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the shaped cookies on the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them about 1 1/2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.

8. Bake: Place the cookie sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are firm to the touch and set.

9. Roll in Powdered Sugar: While the cookies are still hot from the oven, gently roll each one in powdered sugar until coated evenly. This gives them a delightful sweetness and an attractive finish.

10. Cooling: Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Once cooled, they are ready to be enjoyed!

These Chocolate Surprise Cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion. With their hidden cherry surprise and cocoa-infused dough, they are sure to please chocolate lovers of all ages. Perfect for sharing with friends and family or as a sweet indulgence just for yourself. Enjoy the joy of baking and savoring these delicious cookies! 🍒🍫