This recipe is dropped at you by the Backyard Membership of Georgia’s 1984 print of Christmas Gems for Vacation Entertaining. I discovered this e-book whereas at an property sale one weekend and final yr I attempted this recipe for chocolate coated cherry cookies at my mates annual cookie swap and so they have been a should. Swap gained.
Nicely, not saying there are winners and losers within the cookie swap however my plate is cleared first… thanks for a profitable recipe Mrs. Cecile B. Howard!
If you wish to make the recipe at residence, right here is the recipe for Chocolate Lined Cherry Cookies.
Course:
Dessert, vacation
Recipe:
US
Key phrases:
Christmas cookies
serving: 4 dozen
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1 1/2
the cup
AP flour -
1/2
the cup
Cocoa powder -
1/4
teaspoon
Baking powder -
1/4
teaspoon
Baking soda -
1/4
teaspoon
salt -
1/2
the cup
butter
smooth -
1
the cup
sugar -
1
egg -
1 1/2
teaspoon
Vanilla -
1
10 oz
Jar Luxardo (or maraschino) cherries -
6
oz
Semi-sweet chocolate chips -
1/2
the cup
Thickened sweetened milk
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In a bowl, stir collectively the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
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In a stand mixer, cream collectively the butter and sugar till mild and fluffy.
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Agg eggs and vanilla, and beat completely.
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Progressively add the flour combination to the butter combination till effectively mixed. The dough ought to resemble play dough and be barely sticky. Refrigerate the bowl to relax whereas making the frosting.
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In a saucepan over medium-low warmth, add sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips and 4 tablespoons cherry juice. Stir till the chocolate melts. Carry on low warmth till prepared to make use of.
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Take away dough from fridge and roll into 1″ balls. Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Use thumb to press holes in middle of dough.
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Add 1 cherry to every cookie dough gap. Cowl with 1 tablespoon ish frosting, ensuring the cherries are coated by the frosting.
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Place within the middle of a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
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Take away from warmth and garnish with a festive sprinkle or depart as is.