Cherry-Topped Chocolate Cookies
Cherry-Topped Chocolate Cookies pair fudgy, brownie-like bases with a bright maraschino cherry center and a silky chocolate-cherry glaze. The contrast of deep cocoa and juicy sweetness makes them stand out on holiday trays or as a special dessert after dinner, offering a rich bite with a playful pop of fruit.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves18
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- 2
In a large bowl, beat the sugar and butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla; beat well. Stir in the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder until smooth. Roll the dough into walnut-size balls and place them 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Press your thumb into the center of each cookie to make an indentation.
- 3
Drain the cherries and reserve the juice. Place a cherry into the indentation of each cookie ball.
- 4
In a saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate chips with the condensed milk; stir until the chocolate is melted. Stir in 4 teaspoons of cherry juice. Drizzle or spoon about 1 teaspoon of the chocolate cherry mixture over each cherry to cover.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Calories 260.63 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.8 g Low Source
- Carbs 39.82 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.56 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 6.5 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 29.83 mg Moderate
- Sodium 18.38 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.85 g Moderate
- Sugar 27.19 g High
- Added Sugar 5.4 g Moderate
- Calcium 34.11 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.48 mg Moderate
- Potassium 43.19 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 9.89 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.22 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Cherry Topped Chocolate Cookies is an American dessert recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 18, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Butter. Each serving provides about 260.63 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cherry-Topped Chocolate Cookies?
- It is an American cookie recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dessert or snack.
- What is Cherry-Topped Chocolate Cookies made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Butter, Condensed Milk. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Cherry-Topped Chocolate Cookies?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cherry-Topped Chocolate Cookies?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 260.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cherry-Topped Chocolate Cookies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
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