Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Description: A hidden cherry under the chocolate makes a sweet surprise when you bite into these wonderful chocolate cookies. These delightful treats are perfect for any dessert occasion, whether you’re craving a comforting snack or planning a festive gathering.
Cooking Times:
| Preparation Time | 45 minutes |
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| Cooking Time | 10 minutes |
| Total Time | 55 minutes |
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 48 maraschino cherries
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate pieces
Instructions:
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Preheat: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an ungreased cookie sheet.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and cocoa powder, then set aside.
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Cream Butter and Sugar: In a medium bowl, beat the butter until softened, using a mixer on medium speed. Add the sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, and beat until well mixed.
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Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
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Gradually Add Flour Mixture: Gradually beat in the flour mixture until a dough forms.
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Shape Dough: Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
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Make Indentations: Using your thumb, press down the centers of each dough ball to create an indentation.
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Prepare Cherries: Drain the maraschino cherries, reserving the juice. Place one cherry in the center of each cookie, in the indentation made with your thumb.
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Make Chocolate Topping: In a small saucepan, combine the chocolate pieces and sweetened condensed milk. Cook and stir over low heat until the chocolate is melted. Stir in 4 teaspoons of the reserved cherry juice.
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Top Cookies: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the chocolate and milk mixture over each cherry, spreading it to cover the cherry completely. If the frosting is too thick, you can thin it with additional cherry juice.
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Bake: Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are firm.
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Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute, then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.
Nutritional Information (per cookie):
- Calories: 93.8
- Fat: 3.7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.2g
- Cholesterol: 10.2mg
- Sodium: 43.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 14.6g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Sugar: 10.4g
- Protein: 1.2g
Yield: This recipe yields approximately 48 delicious chocolate cherry cookies, making it perfect for sharing with family and friends or for storing in a cookie jar for sweet indulgences throughout the week.
These Chocolate Cherry Cookies are a delightful combination of rich chocolate, sweet cherries, and buttery cookie dough, making them a must-try for any dessert lover. Enjoy them with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee for the ultimate treat! 🍪🍒
