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Thumbprint: Cherry Thumbprint Cookies

Source of Recipe

Oregon Cherry Growers


Recipe Introduction

These rich chocolate cookies are pretty as well as delicious!

List of Ingredients

2 (10-ounce) jars maraschino cherries
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons milk




Recipe

Drain maraschino cherries, reserving 1 teaspoon juice.
Put butter and sugar in medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed 3 to 4 minutes, or until well blended.
Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
Combine flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder; add flour mixture to butter mixture. Beat until well mixed.
Put chocolate chips and milk in a small saucepan. Heat, stirring constantly, over low heat until chocolate melts.
Stir in reserved maraschino cherry juice. Let cool slightly.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on an ungreased baking pan.
Push in center with your thumb; spoon 1 teaspoon chocolate mixture into each thumbprint and top with a cherry.
Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until cookies are firm.
Remove to wire racks. Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Makes about 3 dozen.