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Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies Recipe

This indulgent Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies recipe offers a delightful blend of rich flavors and textures. Soft, buttery cookies infused with almond extract and a hint of optional red food coloring are studded with finely chopped maraschino cherries. Rolled in powdered sugar, these treats achieve a perfect balance of sweetness. The finishing touch involves a dip in melted semisweet chocolate, resulting in a heavenly combination of chocolate and cherry in every bite. Ideal for pairing with a cup of tea or coffee, these cookies are a surefire way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cupunsalted butter, softenedthis recipe2 cupsall-purpose flourGranulated sugar: 1/2 cup1/4 teaspoonsalt1 teaspoonalmond extractHalf teaspoon red food coloring (optional)1/2 cupmaraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped1/2 cuppowdered sugar for rolling1 cupsemisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cupsall-purpose flourGranulated sugar: 1/2 cup1/4 teaspoonsalt1 teaspoonalmond extractHalf teaspoon red food coloring (optional)1/2 cupmaraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped1/2 cuppowdered sugar for rolling1 cupsemisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cupsall-purpose flourGranulated sugar: 1/2 cup1/4 teaspoonsalt1 teaspoonalmond extractHalf teaspoon red food coloring (optional)1/2 cupmaraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped1/2 cuppowdered sugar for rolling1 cupsemisweet chocolate chips
  • Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt1 teaspoonalmond extractHalf teaspoon red food coloring (optional)1/2 cupmaraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped1/2 cuppowdered sugar for rolling1 cupsemisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoonalmond extractHalf teaspoon red food coloring (optional)1/2 cupmaraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped1/2 cuppowdered sugar for rolling1 cupsemisweet chocolate chips
  • Half teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
  • 1/2 cupmaraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped1/2 cuppowdered sugar for rolling1 cupsemisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cuppowdered sugar for rolling1 cupsemisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cupsemisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.Stir in the almond extract and red food coloring, if using.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.Fold in the finely chopped maraschino cherries.Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.While still warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar to coat them generously.Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.Dip the cooled cookies halfway into the melted chocolate and place them on parchment paper to set.Allow the chocolate to harden before serving or storing.Enjoy these delightful chocolate-covered cherry cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.Stir in the almond extract and red food coloring, if using.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.Fold in the finely chopped maraschino cherries.Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.While still warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar to coat them generously.Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.Dip the cooled cookies halfway into the melted chocolate and place them on parchment paper to set.Allow the chocolate to harden before serving or storing.Enjoy these delightful chocolate-covered cherry cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
  3. Stir in the almond extract and red food coloring, if using.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.Fold in the finely chopped maraschino cherries.Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.While still warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar to coat them generously.Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.Dip the cooled cookies halfway into the melted chocolate and place them on parchment paper to set.Allow the chocolate to harden before serving or storing.Enjoy these delightful chocolate-covered cherry cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.Fold in the finely chopped maraschino cherries.Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.While still warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar to coat them generously.Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.Dip the cooled cookies halfway into the melted chocolate and place them on parchment paper to set.Allow the chocolate to harden before serving or storing.Enjoy these delightful chocolate-covered cherry cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.Fold in the finely chopped maraschino cherries.Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.While still warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar to coat them generously.Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.Dip the cooled cookies halfway into the melted chocolate and place them on parchment paper to set.Allow the chocolate to harden before serving or storing.Enjoy these delightful chocolate-covered cherry cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
  6. Fold in the finely chopped maraschino cherries.Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.While still warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar to coat them generously.Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.Dip the cooled cookies halfway into the melted chocolate and place them on parchment paper to set.Allow the chocolate to harden before serving or storing.Enjoy these delightful chocolate-covered cherry cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
  7. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.While still warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar to coat them generously.Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.Dip the cooled cookies halfway into the melted chocolate and place them on parchment paper to set.Allow the chocolate to harden before serving or storing.Enjoy these delightful chocolate-covered cherry cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.While still warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar to coat them generously.Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.Dip the cooled cookies halfway into the melted chocolate and place them on parchment paper to set.Allow the chocolate to harden before serving or storing.Enjoy these delightful chocolate-covered cherry cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
  9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.While still warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar to coat them generously.Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.Dip the cooled cookies halfway into the melted chocolate and place them on parchment paper to set.Allow the chocolate to harden before serving or storing.Enjoy these delightful chocolate-covered cherry cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
  10. While still warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar to coat them generously.Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.Dip the cooled cookies halfway into the melted chocolate and place them on parchment paper to set.Allow the chocolate to harden before serving or storing.Enjoy these delightful chocolate-covered cherry cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
  11. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.Dip the cooled cookies halfway into the melted chocolate and place them on parchment paper to set.Allow the chocolate to harden before serving or storing.Enjoy these delightful chocolate-covered cherry cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
  12. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.Dip the cooled cookies halfway into the melted chocolate and place them on parchment paper to set.Allow the chocolate to harden before serving or storing.Enjoy these delightful chocolate-covered cherry cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
  13. Dip the cooled cookies halfway into the melted chocolate and place them on parchment paper to set.Allow the chocolate to harden before serving or storing.Enjoy these delightful chocolate-covered cherry cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
  14. Allow the chocolate to harden before serving or storing.Enjoy these delightful chocolate-covered cherry cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
  15. Enjoy these delightful chocolate-covered cherry cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!

Notes

For a burst of color, consider using red food coloring. Adjust sugar levels to personal taste. Ensure cherries are well-drained for optimal texture.

  • Author: Chef Stella