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A delicious plate of Chocolate Cherry Thumbprint Cookies

Chocolate Cherry Thumbprint Cookies

These delightful Chocolate Cherry Thumbprint Cookies are perfect for any occasion, combining rich cocoa flavor with a sweet cherry surprise.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 216
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 227 g butter room temperature
  • 400 g white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 360 g flour
  • 100 g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
Filling and Topping
  • 595 g cherry pie filling
  • 57 g chocolate almond bark or chocolate melting wafers

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla and mix until combined.
  3. Add cocoa, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and flour. Mix until combined.
  4. Roll dough into 1 ½ inch balls. Place on a greased baking sheet or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Press thumb into center of cookie to make a well. Place two cherries in each cookie.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes. Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes.
  7. Remove to wire rack to finish cooling.
  8. Melt chocolate almond bark according to package directions. Drizzle over cookies.
  9. Let the chocolate set and serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 105mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14g

Notes

Ensure cookies are completely cool before storing in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
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