chocolate cherry drops
Chocolate and Cherries! YUM!!! These cookies almost taste like those cherry cordial candies!
prep time
25 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Bake
yield
About 4 dozen Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 - 1 oz ea. squares unsweetened baking chocolate, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained (reserve 3 tbsp juice)
- FROSTING
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 - 1 oz square unsweetened baking chocolate, melted
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 24 - maraschino cherries, cut in half (48 halves)
How To Make chocolate cherry drops
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Step 1Heat oven to 375 degrees Lightly grease cookie sheet Set aside.
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Step 2In large mixing bowl combine brown sugar, 1/2 c butter, 1/2 c sour cream, 3 squares melted chocolate, the egg and vanilla. Beat at medium speed until well blended. Add flour, baking soda and salt. Beat at low speed until soft dough forms. Stir in the chopped cherries.
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Step 3Drop dough by heaping teaspoons 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until set. Cool completely.
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Step 4In medium mixing bowl combine powdered sugar, melted chocolate, sour cream and butter. Beat on low speed until smooth. Spread frosting evenly on cookies. Garnish with a cherry half in the middle of the cookie frosting. Let dry completely before storing.
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