Chocolate covered cherry cookies are a classic Christmas treat that never goes out of style. With their rich chocolate base, sweet cherry center, and glossy chocolate topping, these cookies bring together all the flavors of the beloved holiday candy in soft, bakery-style form.
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They’re indulgent, eye-catching, and perfect for adding a little extra elegance to your Christmas cookie trays.
Whether you’re baking for a holiday party, a cookie exchange, or a cozy night of Christmas baking at home, these cookies are guaranteed to stand out.
Their festive look and irresistible combination of chocolate and cherry make them a favorite for gifting, sharing, and savoring throughout the season.
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Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1/2 c. butter
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 tsp. cherry juice (from jar of cherries)
- 1 1/2 c. flour
- 2/3 c. baking cocoa
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 30 maraschino cherries
- 1/4 c. chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp. sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tbsp. cherry juice (from cherry jar)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Beat butter, sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
Add flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder, and baking soda to the butter mixture. Add vanilla and 2 tsp. cherry juice from jar of maraschino cherries.
Refrigerate dough for about 15 minutes. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a greased cookie sheet or cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a baking mat.
Use your thumb to make a small indentation in the center of each cookie. Place a maraschino cherry in each hole.
Bake cookies for 10 minutes.
Melt chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in the microwave. Add 1 tsp. cherry juice. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
After the cookies are completely cooled and the chocolate on top has dried completely, these cookies can be frozen for a month or two.
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