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Easy Chocolate Cherry Cookies Recipe

Easy Chocolate Cherry Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar (i use 1/2 cup splenda blend )
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 (10 oz) jar maraschino cherries, well drained and reserving 3 tsp liquid
1 (6 oz) package semisweet chocolate pieces
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk (i use low-fat )

Directions:

In a large bowl stir flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and soda.
Beat in a smaller bowl butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture; beat until well blended. Shape dough into 1 inch balls; place on ungreased sheet and press down center of dough.
Drain cherries, reserving juice. Place a cherry in the center of each cookie.
Bake in 350°F oven for 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
FROSTING: In a medium microwave bowl combine chocolate pieces and condensed milk; heat in high until chocolate is melted.
Stir in 3 teaspoons of cherry juice. Spoon 1 teaspoon frosting over each cherry, spreading to cover them well. Refrigerate until set and enjoy.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	469.57 Kcal (1966 kJ)
Calories from fat	189.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.08g	32%
Cholesterol	76.62mg	26%
Sodium	197.73mg	8%
Potassium	293.18mg	6%
Total Carbs	66.99g	22%
Sugars	38.09g	152%
Dietary Fiber	3.73g	15%
Protein	7.93g	16%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	108.4mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	387.06 Kcal (1621 kJ)
Calories from fat	156.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.38g	32%
Cholesterol	63.16mg	26%
Sodium	162.99mg	8%
Potassium	241.66mg	6%
Total Carbs	55.22g	22%
Sugars	31.4g	152%
Dietary Fiber	3.08g	15%
Protein	6.54g	16%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	1.3mg	9%
Calcium	89.3mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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