Black Forest Icebox Cookies |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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You'll want to keep these festive cookies on hand for when holiday company arrives. The rich chocolate wafers are the perfect complement to the creamy filling's sweet-tart tones. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons sugar |
4 teaspoons cornstarch |
pinch salt |
3/4 cup fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed and coarsely chopped |
3/4 cup cherry juice blend |
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice |
1 to 2 drops red food coloring, optional |
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese |
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar |
1 teaspoon cherry brandy |
1 package (9 ounces) chocolate wafers |
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips |
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream |
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add the cherries, juice blend and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in food coloring if desired. Cool to room temperature.
2. In a small bowl, combine the Mascarpone cheese, confectioners' sugar and brandy. Spread about 1 teaspoon cheese mixture onto 20 wafers; top with 2 teaspoons cherry mixture and remaining wafers. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking pan.
3. Place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chips; whisk until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Cover and refrigerate cookies for up to 4 hours before serving. Yield: 20 cookies.
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