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cherry chocolate stars

Recipe by
RC :)
Reading, PA

Recipe came from the side of a package of holiday Ziploc containers!

yield 3 dozen
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cherry chocolate stars

  • 1/2 c
    chopped maraschino cherries, drained
  • 1 c
    butter
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 2 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1-14 oz. bag
    brach's milk chocolate stars
  • white baking chocolate

How To Make cherry chocolate stars

  • 1
    Beat butter until soft. Add sugar and baking powder and beat.
  • 2
    Beat in egg and chopped, drained maraschino cherries. Stir in flour.
  • 3
    Shape dough into 2 rolls, about 1 1/2" in diameter. Wrap in plastic and chill until firm.
  • 4
    Cut dough into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place slices 2" apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for appx. 10 minutes or until edges are firm.
  • 5
    Place a chocolate star in the center of each hot cookie. Let cool.
  • 6
    If desired, melt white baking chocolate according to package directions and drizzle over cooled cookies.
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