Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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I first tasted these cookies during a âcookie swapâ at work a few years ago. Now I make them every Christmas for our family get-together. People who havenât had them are always delighted by the âhidden treasureâ inside. Ingredients:
24 maraschino cherries |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
3/4 cup packed brown sugar |
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1 cup milk chocolate chips, divided |
1/2 teaspoon shortening |
Directions:
1. Pat cherries with paper towels to remove excess moisture; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in cherry juice and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.
2. Insert a chocolate chip into each maraschino cherry. Wrap a tablespoon of dough around each cherry. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
3. Bake at 350° for 15-17 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4. In a microwave, melt remaining chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip tops of cookies in melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on wax paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2 dozen.
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