Maraschino Thumbprint Cookies
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These rich chocolate cookies are pretty
as well as delicious.
- 2 (10-ounce) jars maraschino cherries
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons milk
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- Drain maraschino cherries, reserving 1 teaspoon juice.
Put butter and sugar in medium bowl. Beat with an electric
mixer on medium speed 3 to 4 minutes, or until well blended.
Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, cocoa, salt
and baking powder; add flour mixture to butter mixture.
Beat until well mixed.
- Put chocolate chips and milk in a small saucepan. Heat,
stirring constantly, over low heat until chocolate melts.
Stir in reserved maraschino cherry juice. Let cool slightly.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on an ungreased baking
pan. Push in center with your thumb; spoon 1 teaspoon chocolate
mixture into each thumbprint and top with a cherry.
- Bake in a preheated 350° F oven 10 to 12 minutes,
or until cookies are firm. Remove to wire racks. Let cool
completely. Store in an airtight container.
Makes about 3 dozen cookies
Courtesy of the Cherry
Marketing Institute
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