Best 2 Chocolate Cherry Sandwich Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable world of chocolate and cherry with our irresistible Chocolate Cherry Sandwich Cookies. These delightful treats are a symphony of flavors, combining the richness of chocolate with the tangy sweetness of cherries. Each cookie is crafted with care, featuring a soft and chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Sandwiched between the chocolate cookies is a layer of luscious cherry filling, made with real cherries and a hint of almond extract for a touch of sophistication. These cookies are not just a dessert; they are an experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

**Chocolate Cherry Sandwich Cookies:** A classic combination of chocolate and cherry comes to life in these sandwich cookies. With a soft chocolate cookie exterior and a sweet cherry filling, these cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion.

**Chewy Chocolate Cherry Cookies:** These cookies take the classic chocolate chip cookie to the next level with the addition of juicy dried cherries. The result is a chewy, chocolatey cookie with bursts of cherry flavor in every bite.

**Chocolate Cherry Thumbprint Cookies:** These elegant cookies feature a chocolate cookie base topped with a dollop of cherry preserves. The result is a beautiful and delicious cookie that is perfect for any occasion.

**Chocolate Cherry Linzer Cookies:** These traditional Austrian cookies are made with a rich chocolate dough and filled with a tart cherry jam. The result is a cookie that is both sweet and sophisticated.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY SANDWICH COOKIES



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I make these often at Christmastime, but they're a winner for summer parties, too. Chilling the cookies before you dip them into chocolate is important because it firms up the filling. -Amy Sauerwalt, Columbia, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries, drained
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers
18 ounces milk chocolate candy coating, melted
Red and white sprinkles or colored sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; stir in cherries and extract. Spread 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture on bottoms of each of half of the wafers; cover with remaining wafers. Refrigerate 1 hour or until filling is firm., Dip sandwiches in candy coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; top with sprinkles or colored sugar. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY SANDWICH COOKIES



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Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 19

Soft Chocolate Cookies:
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 large egg
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Cherry Cream Filling:
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1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup drained and chopped maraschino cherries
1 Tbsp maraschino cherry juice from jar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Soft Chocolate Cookies: ---------------------------------- Preheat oven to 350*F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper, silicone baking mats or non stick foil. Using a stand mixer, cream together butter and both sugars. Mix in egg and vanilla and mix until smooth and creamy. Add salt, baking soda and cocoa powder, mix until combined. Add flour and mix until dough comes together. Using a small cookie scoop, scoop balls of dough onto cookie sheets. If you don't own a cookie scoop, scoop approximately 1 Tablespoon sized balls onto cookie sheet. You should get about 40 cookies, making a total of 20 sandwiches. Bake for 5-6 minutes. These cookies are dark so you wont be able to "see when they start to darken". Do a test batch (3 cookies) to determine if 5 minutes is long enough or if 6 is needed {each oven will be different}. You'd rather have underdone cookies than overdone hard crunchy cookies - promise! Once done, let cool 2 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack. Once they are completely cool, you can fill them. ---------------------------------- Cherry Cream Filling: ---------------------------------- In a large mixing bowl beat the butter until smooth. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and mix well. Add cherry juice and mix. Add last 1 cup of powdered sugar and mix well. Add vanilla and beat until combined. With spatula, fold in the cherries and add more powdered sugar or cherry juice as needed to reach desired frosting consistency and flavor. {Should be thick} Place a spoon full of frosting on bottom of 1 cookie. Place bottom of a second cookie on top of frosting to create a sandwich. Do this for all cookies. Eat immediately or store in an air tight container up to 5 days.

Tips:

  • Use good quality chocolate chips or chopped chocolate for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature before mixing. This will help the cookies blend together smoothly.
  • Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

These chocolate cherry sandwich cookies are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite fillings. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give these cookies a try!

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