MEXICAN CHOCOLATE-CHERRY ROUNDS

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Categories     Cookies     Mixer     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Cinco de Mayo     Cherry     Spice     Winter     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup powdered sugar
60 (about) candied cherry halves

Steps:

  • Stir chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water until smooth; cool.
  • Combine flour and next 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat 1 3/4 cups sugar and butter in large bowl until light. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, then vanilla and chocolate. Gradually add dry ingredients, beating just until combined. Chill dough until firm, about 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter 2 large baking sheets. Place powdered sugar in shallow pan. Form dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in sugar to coat; shake off excess sugar. Arrange cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 1/2 inches apart. Press 1 cherry half into center of each cookie. Bake until cookies puff and crack but are still soft, about 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to rack and cool completely. (Cookies can be prepared ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week, or freeze up to 1 month.)

Deepak Deep
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Fazima Gilk
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This recipe is a keeper!


Cali Lukaaaku
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I can't wait to try this recipe with different variations.


Jason Foster
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover chocolate chips.


Samantha Minnear
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


wilyare official (xusni)
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These cookies are perfect for a sweet treat.


Tanka Maya
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies didn't turn out as good as the ones in the picture.


anne love
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These cookies were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it.


Soyed Arman
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I'm definitely going to make these cookies again.


Jack Mazon
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion.


Miyelle Milligan
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I used a different brand of chocolate chips and the cookies turned out just as good.


Wahab Khan 789
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The cookies were a little dry, but they were still good.


Okas Shedrack
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I substituted dried cranberries for the cherries and they worked perfectly.


M HAROON
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The cookies were a little too sweet for me, but I still enjoyed them.


Phumlani Ndlovu
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These cookies were easy to make and they turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Hasnain Ali
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate and cherry, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The cookies were delicious.


Jasmine Amiri
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Saad Bhii
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They were soft and chewy, with just the right amount of sweetness.


RIJAZ RIJAZ
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These Mexican chocolate cherry rounds were an absolute delight! The combination of chocolate, cherry, and a hint of cinnamon was heavenly.