Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies, a perfect treat for holiday gatherings or any occasion when a sweet surprise is desired. These soft cookies combine a rich chocolate flavor with the sweetness of maraschino cherries hidden inside, creating an irresistible and unique dessert. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this recipe is ideal for bakers of all skill levels. The chocolate coating adds a decadent finish that is sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy these cookies warm or pair them with your favorite beverage for an extra touch of comfort.
Ingredients
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- 1 white cake mix
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 jars (10 ounces each) maraschino cherries
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, butter, egg, and cream cheese until a soft dough forms.
- Drain cherries and set aside 36 whole cherries for topping; dice the rest and pat dry.
- Mix diced cherries and mini chocolate chips into the dough; refrigerate for one hour.
- Scoop dough into 36 balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 9 minutes; cool slightly before transferring to parchment paper.
- Press a whole cherry onto each cookie top; let cool completely.
- Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream in intervals until smooth; coat each cookie's top with melted chocolate.
- Allow to set before storing in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg