Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies

Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies
Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies might be just the dessert you are searching for. One serving contains 277 calories, 3g of protein, and 12g of fat. This recipe serves 15. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes. Head to the store and pick up flour, baking powder, maraschino cherries, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

1
In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar.
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Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
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Combine the flour, cocoa, 1/4 teaspoon salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
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4
Drain cherries, reserving 1-1/2 teaspoons juice. Pat cherries dry. Shape 1 tablespoon of dough around each cherry.
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5
Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
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Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on wire racks.
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7
For frosting, in a saucepan, heat chocolate chips and milk until chips are melted; stir until smooth.
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Remove from the heat.
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Add reserved cherry juice and remaining salt. Frost cookies.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In30 m.
Servings15
Health Score1
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