Buried Cherry Cookies
Indulge in the decadence of Buried Cherry Cookies, a delightful treat that combines fudgy chocolate cookie dough, juicy maraschino cherries, and a luscious layer of melted chocolate. These rich, soft cookies offer a surprise with every bite as the cherries are hidden beneath a smooth chocolate topping, creating the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. With only 25 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients like cocoa powder, sweetened condensed milk, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, this recipe is a chocolate lover's dream come true. Perfect for holiday cookie trays, special occasions, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these aromatic cookies bake to perfection in just 10 minutes. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, Buried Cherry Cookies are sure to impress your friends and family!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 25 pieces Maraschino cherries (drained)
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until you have a soft dough.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.
Gently press your thumb or the back of a spoon into the center of each dough ball to create a small indentation and place one maraschino cherry in each indentation.
In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate chips over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth, or microwave in 20-second increments, stirring in between.
Once melted, stir the sweetened condensed milk into the chocolate until combined and glossy.
Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the chocolate mixture over each cherry, ensuring it is fully covered.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the edges are set. Avoid overbaking so the cookies remain soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your delicious Buried Cherry Cookies, or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4124 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 177.9 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 108.8 g | 544% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 1199 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 660.7 g | 240% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 59.3 g | 212% | |
| Total Sugars | 425.8 g | ||
| Protein | 73.2 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 666 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 33.0 mg | 183% | |
| Potassium | 2683 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
