Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies

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Servings: 30 Difficulty: Advanced
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Rich chocolate cookies topped with bright maraschino cherries and a glossy chocolate glaze.
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Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 30 Calories: 1110.8

Description

These Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies are a nostalgic treat that combines the deep, rich flavor of cocoa with the sweet-tart pop of maraschino cherries. The soft, cake-like cookie base provides the perfect vehicle for the juicy cherry center, which is then drizzled with a luscious chocolate-condensed milk glaze. They are visually striking with their dark chocolate hue and bright red tops, making them an impressive addition to any holiday cookie platter or dessert table. Easy to assemble and bake, these cookies offer a delightful contrast of textures and flavors that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Perfect for gifting or enjoying with a cup of coffee, they bring a touch of classic comfort to your baking routine.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; beat well until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Drain maraschino cherries well, patting them dry with a paper towel. Reserve a tablespoon of the cherry syrup for the glaze.
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  8. Press a drained cherry firmly into the center of each dough ball.
  9. Bake for 10 minutes, or until cookies are set. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While cookies cool, combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until smooth and melted. Alternatively, microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
  11. Stir 1 tablespoon of the reserved cherry syrup into the chocolate glaze to thin it slightly and enhance flavor.
  12. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the chocolate glaze over the cherry on each cooled cookie, allowing it to drip down the sides.
  13. Let the glaze set at room temperature before serving or storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 30

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1110.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41.0g64%
Saturated Fat 23.6g119%
Cholesterol 167.2mg56%
Sodium 2803.1mg117%
Total Carbohydrate 179.0g60%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g57%
Sugars 90.4g
Protein 22.3g45%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, butter, cherries, cherry, chips, chocolate, cocoa, condensed, cookies, covered, dessert, egg, flour, glaze, holiday, maraschino, milk, no-bake, vanilla
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