MARASCHINO CHOCOLATE THUMBPRINT COOKIES

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PERFECT PERFECT for a yummy Christmas cookie and sooo cute too! Got this recipe from Cooksrecipes.com

Provided by greyghost

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 2-3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (10 ounce) jars maraschino cherries
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Drain maraschino cherries, reserving 1 tsp juice.
  • Combine flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder in large bowl, mix well.
  • Put butter and sugar in medium bowl and beat with mixer on medium for 3-4 minutes or until well blended.
  • Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
  • Add flour mixture, mix well.
  • Put chocolate chips and milk in small saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring constantly until melted.
  • Stir in reserved maraschino cherry juice.
  • Let chocolate cool slightly.
  • Shape dough into 1 inch balls and place on ungreased baking pan.
  • Push centers in with thumb and spoon 1 tsp of chocolate mixture into each thumbprint.
  • Top with a cherry.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes.
  • Remove and cool completely.
  • Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2110.7, Fat 78.7, SaturatedFat 47.2, Cholesterol 229.9, Sodium 778.1, Carbohydrate 356.8, Fiber 23.7, Sugar 256.9, Protein 22.2

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