CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRY COOKIES

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Chocolate coated cherries sit on top of fudgy, moist cookies - a perfect addition to any holiday dessert table.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 tablespoon kirsch, if desired
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
30 chocolate-covered cherries
4 oz white chocolate baking bars or squares, chopped

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and kirsch; beat until blended. On low speed, beat in flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt until blended. Wrap dough in plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. Unwrap dough; shape into 1-inch balls. On cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Immediately press 1 chocolate-covered cherry into center of each cookie. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave white chocolate uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes or until softened and chocolate can be stirred smooth. Spoon melted chocolate into small resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag. Cut off tiny corner of bag; squeeze bag to drizzle chocolate over cookies. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 60 mg

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