Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies
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Ring in the holidays with these divine Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies! It’s basically a fudge brownie cookie wrapped around a maraschino cherry, then baked in cookie form to be topped off with some chocolate fudge on top! Gimme a dozen already!
More Cherry recipes? You’ll love these Cherry Chip Cookies, Cherry Cheesecake Poke Cake, 50 Delightful Cherry Desserts and this easy Easy Cherry Cheesecake Dessert!
About Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies
Who can resist the decadent combination of rich chocolate and sweet cherries? Chocolate and cherry together is one of the best combinations when it comes to dessert faves!
Not only are these chocolate cherry treats visually stunning with their deep chocolate color and vibrant red cherries peeking through when you bite into them, but they also boast a rich and fudgy texture that will leave your taste buds begging for more.
Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies are also are called Rudolph Cookies. Significant with that awesome cherry surprise when you bite into them! Ya feel me?
These cookies went fast and my son ate most of them! He loves chocolate covered cherries anyways, so there was no way he was going to turn these down, plus they look so elegant and fun! So, are you ready to dive in and make some chocolate cherry delights for that holiday cookie tray! Bring it on!
Ingredients You Need for Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies
Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies Recipe
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or use the cherry juice from the maraschino cherries!
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 oz. whole maraschino cherries, drain off cherry juice well
For Chocolate Ganache Frosting
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
- 1 tablespoon solid shortening
How to Make Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Drain the cherries well and let them sit in a sieve, then blot them dry while you make the cookie dough.
- In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream together the first 8 ingredients of sugar, cocoa, salt, baking soda, baking powder, softened butter and vanilla until well-combined.
- Add flour gradually and mix together until just combined.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls or portions, then flatten slightly in your hand. Place a cherry in the center of the dough round, then shape the dough around the cherry to make dough balls. You can also use a medium sized cookie scoop and scoop dough, add cherry and middle and add a little dough on top of cherry and drop on the parchment paper.
- Bake 2″ apart on an ungreased cookie sheet for 8-10 mins, being careful not to over-bake as they will crumble if they get too done.
- Let cookies cool a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, microwave chocolate chips and shortening for 20 second intervals, stir between each interval, until the chocolate is smooth.
- Dip the tops of the cooled cookies in the frosting and let harden or drizzle.
More Options:
- You can also add the cherries to the top of the cookies and press into the dough, so it looks like a thumbprint cookie and then bake. Drizzle chocolate.
- Don’t have maraschino cherries, you could use dried cherries as well, it just won’t be the cherry in the middle kind of cookies.
How to Store Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Store chocolate cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Freezing Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Place the cookies on a baking sheet in one single layer and freeze them quickly for a few hours or overnight, then put them in an airtight container or freezer bag that can go in the freezer. They can stay frozen for up to three months.
In conclusion, chocolate covered cherry cookies are a delicious and indulgent cookie recipe that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and the tangy sweetness of cherries.
Make these cookies from scratch, using simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out in the kitchen! These cookies are sure to impress your taste buds and your loved ones, especially during Christmas or Valentine’s Day.
With each bite of these chocolate covered cherry cookies, you may just find yourself apologizing for not making them sooner. Happy baking!
For More Chocolate and Cherry Faves!
- OMG! Heavenly Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies
- Dark Chocolate Covered Almond & Cherry Clusters
- Chocolate Cherry Pistachio Rocky Road Fudge
- Chocolate Cherry Oreo Dessert
Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or use the maraschino cherry juice for extra cherry flavor
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 oz. whole maraschino cherries drained well
For Frosting
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon solid shortening
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Drain the cherries well and let them sit in a sieve, then blot them dry with paper towel, while you make the cookie dough.
- Using a mixer, cream together the first 8 ingredients until well-combined (butter, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla and egg)
- Add flour gradually and mix together until just combined and you have a soft dough.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls, then flatten slightly in your hand. Place a cherry in the center of the dough round, then shape the dough around the cherry. You can also use a medium sized cookie scoop and scoop dough, add cherry and middle and add a little dough on top of cherry and drop on the parchment paper.
- Bake 2" apart on an ungreased cookie sheet for 8-10 mins, being careful not to over-bake as they will crumble if they get too done.
- Let cookies cool a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, microwave chocolate chips and shortening for 20 second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is smooth.
- Dip the tops of the cooled cookies in the frosting and let harden or drizzle.
🙂 Thanks! I think I have an obsession with sprinkles, chips or some type of chocolate on everything. Is that bad? 🙂 Happy Holidays to you Val. I enjoyed our ’email’ and cookie time together.
Yours turned out so great! Why have I never thought to put sprinkles on them??
Thank you so much Teri! 🙂 I really enjoyed the cookie swap and checking out everyone’s cookies! They all looked so good!
I’ll join you! Thank you so much Wendy! 🙂
These look fancy and very special. Tasty too!
I’ll have two or three please. They look delicious and I love chocolate covered cherries.