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.
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Nyalam Koang
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of maraschino cherries, but I loved these cookies. The cherry filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Dan Fouts
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.
H Ns
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are amazing!
Kasirivu Martin
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion.
Joseph banba
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive!
Nabeel Kham
[email protected]These cookies are so good, I could eat them every day!
Mark Milewski
[email protected]I made these cookies gluten-free by using gluten-free flour. They turned out great!
kaira Williams Abraham
[email protected]I didn't have any maraschino cherries, so I used fresh cherries instead. They worked great!
Denis Oduor
[email protected]The dough was a bit too sticky for me. I had to add some extra flour.
Rena H
[email protected]These cookies are a little dry. I think I'll add some extra butter next time.
Kathryn Turner
[email protected]I made these cookies for my husband's birthday and he loved them. He said they were the best cookies he's ever had.
Joanne Bailey
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious!
Suheyla Hussein
[email protected]I've never made chocolate-covered cherry cookies before, but these turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again.
siphesihle thabede
[email protected]These cookies are so rich and decadent. They're perfect for a special occasion.
Jp Thakur
[email protected]I love that these cookies are not too sweet. The chocolate and cherry flavors are perfectly balanced.
Thabo Mnisi
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The cherry filling is amazing!
simon baker
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Anthony Sharp
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They love rolling the dough and dipping the cookies in chocolate.
Kea Kea
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to holiday gatherings.
Jafrry Silver
[email protected]These cookies were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love that they're not too sweet, and the cherry filling is the perfect amount of tartness.