CHOCOLATE CHERRY COOKIES

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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

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
24 maraschino cherries, drained and halved
FROSTING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon maraschino cherry juice

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.

richy Camping
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Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Masud Official
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I can't wait to make these cookies again.


Md Shofik
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These cookies are the best chocolate cherry cookies I've ever had.


Gladys Johnson
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are now my go-to dessert.


Maria Valeria Vlad
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover chocolate chips.


Daniyal Baig
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I love that these cookies are made with whole wheat flour.


Sharon Mwende
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These cookies are the perfect size for a snack.


Mafeze Mazibuko
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive.


Brooke Doherty
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These cookies are so delicious, I could eat them every day.


Tasnia mipa
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I made these cookies for my friends and they couldn't stop raving about them.


Aniviah Jojo
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These cookies are a must-try for any cookie lover.


Tacumah Reid
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I highly recommend these cookies to anyone who loves chocolate and cherry.


Banita Rai
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion.


Adriana Santamaria
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I love that these cookies are made with real cherries.


Arnob Dey
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The chocolate and cherry flavors are a match made in heaven.


Singer Waqas Musakhelvi Official
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These cookies are the perfect combination of soft and chewy.


Abdul gafoor tagar gafoor
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect.


Teboho Motsetse
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Sanjida Akhter Reshmi
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Bilal nasir
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They're so soft and chewy, and the chocolate and cherry flavors are a perfect combination.


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