CHOCOLATE CHERRY COOKIES
A juicy maraschino cherry peeks out from under a creamy frosting in this chocolate cookie. I've been making them for years and they've never failed to satisfy.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, cherry juice and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture., Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2-in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each. Place a cherry half in each indentation., In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips with milk, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in cherry juice until blended. Spoon about 1 teaspoon over each cherry (frosting will spread over cookies during baking). Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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