A delightful confection that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and cherry, this collection of chocolate-covered cherry cookies offers a range of delectable options for any occasion. From the classic chocolate-dipped cherry cookie, featuring a soft and chewy cookie base topped with a luscious chocolate ganache and a plump, juicy cherry, to the more innovative white chocolate-covered cherry cookie, which features a sweet and creamy white chocolate coating, these recipes cater to a variety of tastes and preferences. For those who prefer a hint of tartness, the chocolate-covered cherry tart cookie combines the sweetness of chocolate with the tangy flavor of cherry filling, while the chocolate-covered cherry thumbprint cookie offers a unique twist with its indentation filled with cherry preserves and topped with a chocolate ganache. Chocolate-covered cherry sandwich cookies take the indulgence to the next level with layers of chocolate cookie, cherry filling, and a rich chocolate ganache, while chocolate-covered cherry macaroons add a touch of sophistication with their delicate almond meringue shells and creamy cherry filling. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, nutritional information, and captivating images to guide you through the baking process and ensure a delightful outcome.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRY COOKIES
Although these cookies require a little extra effort, they're worth it. I make them for every family gathering-and they never last long! -Marie Kinyon, Mason, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes; beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture (batter will be very firm). Shape into 48 balls, about 1 in. round, and place on ungreased baking sheets. Push 1 cherry halfway into each ball. , For frosting, melt chocolate chips in milk in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; add cherry juice and stir until smooth. , Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes. Spoon 1 teaspoon frosting over each cherry while the cookie is still warm. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRY COOKIES
For these fudgy treats, you spread the frosting on the cookies before baking. Just be sure to use real chocolate (not imitation) because a not-so-real product will not bake properly.
Provided by BHG Test Kitchen
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl combine flour and cocoa; set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat the butter or margarine with an electric mixer on medium to high speed about 30 seconds or until softened. Add sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Beat until well combined. Add egg and vanilla. Beat well. Gradually beat in the flour mixture.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place on ungreased baking sheet. Press down center of each ball with thumb. Drain maraschino cherries, reserving juice. Place a cherry in the center of each cookie. In a small saucepan combine the chocolate pieces and sweetened condensed milk; heat until chocolate is melted. Stir in 4 teaspoons of the reserved cherry juice.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the frosting over each cherry on unbaked cookie, spreading to cover cherry. (Frosting may be thinned with additional cherry juice, if necessary.)
- Bake in 350°F oven about 10 minutes or until done. Remove to wire rack; cool. Cover and store at room temperature up to 2 days. Makes 48 cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 45 mg, Fat 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRY COOKIES II
These taste as good as they sound!
Provided by JAMIE CARPENTER
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Beat the butter and sugar together in a bowl. Add egg and vanilla and beat well. Add the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder and stir until smooth. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls about the size of a walnut (larger if desired). Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Press center of each ball with thumb.
- Drain cherries and reserve juice. Place a cherry in indentation of each cookie ball.
- In a saucepan, heat condensed milk and chocolate chips until chips are melted. Stir in 4 teaspoons of cherry juice. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of mixture over each cherry and spread to cover cherry. (More cherry juice may be added to keep frosting of spreading consistency.)
- Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Carbohydrate 71.1 g, Cholesterol 53.6 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 218.9 mg, Sugar 41.9 g
DIPPED CHERRY COOKIES
Our seven children and four grandkids voted this festive, flavorful cookie a "keeper." We gave a batch to our mail carrier, in thanks for trudging through so much snow, and she asked for the recipe. -Ruth Anne Dale, Titusville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and 1/2 cup sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Knead in cherries, 2/3 cup white chocolate and the extract until dough forms a ball. , Shape into 3/4-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a glass dipped in remaining sugar. Bake at 325° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt shortening and remaining white chocolate; stir until smooth. , Dip half of each cookie into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; sprinkle with coarse sugar and edible glitter. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHOCOLATE CHERRY COOKIES
A hidden cherry under the chocolate makes a sweet surprise when you bite into these wonderful chocolate cookies.
Provided by Karen From Colorado
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 48 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine flour and cocoa; set aside.
- Beat butter in a med bowl on med speed until softened.
- Add sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- Beat until well mixed.
- Beat in egg and vanilla, scraping the side of the bowl.
- Gradually beat in flour mixture.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
- Place 2-inches apart on an ungreased cooking sheet.
- Press down the centers with your thumb.
- Drain cherries, reserving juice.
- Place a cherry in the center of each cookie in the depression you made with your thumb.
- Combine chocolate pieces and condensed milk in a small saucepan.
- Cook and stir over low heat until the chocolate is melted.
- Stir in 4 teaspoons of the reserved cherry juice.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the chocolate and milk mixture over each cherry, spreading to cover cherry.
- If the frosting is too thick, thin with additional cherry juice.
- Bake in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes or until edges of cookie is firm.
- Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute.
- Transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRY COOKIES
Chocolate coated cherries sit on top of fudgy, moist cookies - a perfect addition to any holiday dessert table.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h35m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large bowl, beat sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and kirsch; beat until blended. On low speed, beat in flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt until blended. Wrap dough in plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. Unwrap dough; shape into 1-inch balls. On cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Immediately press 1 chocolate-covered cherry into center of each cookie. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave white chocolate uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes or until softened and chocolate can be stirred smooth. Spoon melted chocolate into small resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag. Cut off tiny corner of bag; squeeze bag to drizzle chocolate over cookies. Let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 60 mg
CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRY COOKIES
Inspired by the nostalgic candy, this indulgent dessert is both familiar and elegant. Almond paste fortifies the rich aroma of the cherries, while kirsch adds cherry and floral notes. High-quality candied cherries, such as Luxardo or Amarena, work best here for flavor, but you can also use cocktail maraschino or glace cherries in a pinch.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 30 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the cookies: Position oven racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt in a bowl until evenly combined; set aside. Break the almond paste into small pieces in the bowl of a stand mixer, add the sugar and beat on low speed until the paste forms small crumbles in the sugar, about 2 minutes. Add half the butter and continue beating until the mixture starts forming large clumps and wiping the sides of the bowl. Add the remaining butter, increase the speed to medium high and beat until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the vanilla, egg and kirsch if using and beat until smooth. Add the dry ingredients and beat on low until the dough just comes together.
- Scoop 30 tablespoon-size portions of dough, roll into balls and divide between the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly apart. Press a cherry in the center of each dough ball, then refrigerate the cookies on the baking sheets for 30 minutes.
- Bake, rotating the baking sheets from top to bottom and front to back halfway through, until the cookies are puffed and set at the edges, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 1 minute, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze: Combine the sugar, 2 tablespoons of the reserved cherry syrup and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the chocolate chips and stir slowly until smooth.
- Using a teaspoon, spoon the chocolate glaze over the cherry of each cookie, letting it drip down the sides. Allow the glaze to set before serving, about 10 minutes. Store the cookies in a single layer in an airtight containers for up to 5 days.
CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRY COOKIES
I got this out of BH&G magazine. I love chocolate covered cherries and this recipe is to die for. Enjoy!!
Provided by ChefRaylene
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 48 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In mixing bowl combine flour and cocoa, set aside.
- In large bowl, beat butter until softened, add sugar and next 3 ingredients, beat until well combined.
- Add egg and vanilla, beat well.
- Gradually beat in flour mixture.
- Shape dough into 1" balls; place on ungreased pan. Press down center of each cookie and place a cherry in center of each.
- In small saucepan combine chocolate and milk, heat until chocolate is melted.
- Stir in 4 tsp cherry juice.
- Spoon 1 tsp chocolate mixture over each cherry.
- Bake at 350 for 10 minutes until done. Remove to wire rack; cool and serve.
- If frosting is too thick it may be thinned with additional cherry juice.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for dipping. A good quality chocolate will have a smooth, velvety texture and a rich, decadent flavor.
- Make sure the cherries are pitted and dried before dipping them in chocolate. This will help to prevent the chocolate from becoming watery.
- If you want a thicker chocolate coating, dip the cherries twice. Allow the first layer of chocolate to set before dipping them a second time.
- To make the cookies more festive, decorate them with sprinkles, nuts, or crushed candy canes.
Conclusion:
Chocolate covered cherry cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a thick or thin chocolate coating, or you want to add some extra decorations, these cookies are sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give these chocolate covered cherry cookies a try.
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