Best 2 Chocolate Cherry Nuggets Recipes

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Chocolate cherry nuggets are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and they can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them soft and chewy or crispy and crunchy, there is a chocolate cherry nugget recipe out there for you. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to make some chocolate cherry nuggets!

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CHOCOLATE CHERRY NUGGETS



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Dawn is right! Move over chocolate covered cherries, this is one good cookie. When you combine all the ingredients, the flavors work so well together. I especially like the addition of pecans ... it gives each bite a little crunch.

Provided by mary Armstrong

Categories     Cookies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 c butter or margarine, softened
2 c powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
4 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 pkg 12 ounce- mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c chopped pecans
1 c maraschino cherries-drained and cut in fourths
1 pkg Hershey kisses, your choice of flavor

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. In large bowl, cream butter well. Add sugar, vanilla and salt.
  • 3. Gradually add flour, mixing until well blended-batter gets stiff.
  • 4. Mix in chocolate chips, nuts and cherries.
  • 5. Drop by teaspoonful or grab chunks and roll into balls. Place onto ungreased cookie sheets. Slightly flatten with fingertip. Bake about 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • 6. After removing from oven, while still warm top with Hershey Kiss or the new cherry filled Hershey Kisses work well with this recipe. Bake another minute.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY NUGGETS



CHOCOLATE CHERRY NUGGETS image

Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Valentine's Day     Low Sodium

Yield 2-3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup (2 sticks)butter,room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
2 1/4 cups flour
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 cup mini semisweet choc. chips
1/2 of a 10oz jar maraschino cherries, drained, each cherry cut into 4 pieces. (scis
sors works best)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. In large bowl, cream butter. beat for 3 min. Mix in powdered sugar, vanilla and salt. GRADUALLY add flour, mixing until well blended. Using clean hands, mix in the pecans, chocolate chips and cherries or just put mixer on low and add them. Dough will be stiff. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Slightly flatten with fingertips. Bake in preheated oven, about 15 min. Start checking at 12 min. When done, transfer to cooling rack Use a clean scissors or kitchen shears to cut cherries . Its easier and faster than chopping.

Tips:

  • Chill the dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps to prevent the cookies from spreading too much. You can chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Use a cookie scoop: A cookie scoop helps to ensure that all of your cookies are the same size and shape. This will help them to bake evenly.
  • Space the cookies out: Make sure to space the cookies out on the baking sheet so that they have room to spread. Otherwise, they may stick together.
  • Bake the cookies until they are set: The cookies are done baking when they are set around the edges and just starting to brown on the bottom. If you overbake them, they will be dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool before you eat them: The cookies will be very hot when they come out of the oven. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before you transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

Chocolate cherry cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a snack, a dessert, or a gift. With their rich chocolate flavor and sweet cherry filling, these cookies are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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