CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRY THUMBPRINTS
When I dig out my best cookie recipes, they remind me of baking when my children were little. These thumbprints with cherries elicit sweet memories. -Deborah Puette, Lilburn, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening, brown sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, until easy to handle, 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-1/4-in. balls. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg white until foamy. Place almonds in a separate shallow bowl. Dip balls in egg white; roll in almonds., Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press a deep indentation in center of each with your thumb. Bake until edges are light brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks., In a small bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, cherry juice, butter and milk until smooth. Fill each cookie with 1/4 tsp. filling; top with 1 cherry. Drizzle with candy coating. Let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Vimbai Sibusisiwe
[email protected]These cookies are so cute and festive. I love the way the chocolate ganache looks on top.
Yusuf Hossain
[email protected]I've never made chocolate covered cherry thumbprints before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out perfect and they were a big hit with my family.
Zohaib Rajpoot
[email protected]These cookies are a bit pricey to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're so delicious and they always impress my guests.
AGIDI CHINONSO
[email protected]I love making these cookies for Christmas. They're always a big hit with my family and friends.
Shirajul Islam
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a party or potluck. They're always a hit with my friends and family.
Pasidu Nuwan
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Mekhi Richardson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cherry pie filling, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The chocolate ganache really takes them to the next level.
Lydia Sweeny
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the cherry filling and the chocolate ganache is divine.
Paloma Valencia
[email protected]I thought these cookies were just okay. They're not bad, but they're not amazing either.
Tigest Gebra
[email protected]These cookies are way too sweet for my taste.
A.S Dewan
[email protected]I was disappointed with these cookies. The dough was too dry and the cookies were crumbly.
Skye Riggs
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're perfect for special occasions.
Mian Ismail
[email protected]I've tried a few different recipes for chocolate covered cherry thumbprints, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are always moist and chewy, and the chocolate ganache is rich and decadent.
Isma Ibra
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. We love making them together as a family.
S A Sumon Official
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and cherry in these cookies. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Danny Pineda
[email protected]These chocolate covered cherry thumbprints are absolutely delicious! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I've made them for parties and potlucks and they're always a hit.