Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies
Indulge in the irresistible combination of rich chocolate and luscious cherries with these Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies—an elegant yet easy-to-make treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring a soft and chocolaty cookie base made with unsweetened cocoa powder, these cookies are crowned with a sweet maraschino cherry and draped in a glossy layer of melted semi-sweet chocolate. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes, these cookies strike the perfect balance of decadence and simplicity, making them ideal for holiday platters, special gatherings, or a delightful after-dinner dessert. Whether you're a chocolate lover, a cherry enthusiast, or simply seeking a show-stopping homemade cookie recipe, these cookies are guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 24 pieces maraschino cherries
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Scoop out about 1 ½ tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Gently press your thumb into the center of each dough ball to create an indentation. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each indentation.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies cool, prepare the chocolate topping. In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips with the heavy cream, stirring until smooth and glossy.
Spoon or drizzle the melted chocolate over each cherry-topped cookie, ensuring both the cherry and part of the cookie are covered.
Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature or slightly speed up the process by placing the cookies in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.4 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.2 g | 346% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 350 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 933 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 537.6 g | 195% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.7 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 316.9 g | ||
| Protein | 48.1 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 22.8 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 1182 mg | 25% | |
*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.
