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How to Make Buried Cherry Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Buried Cherry Cookies are a beloved treat that combines the sweetness of juicy cherries with the richness of a classic cookie dough. These decadent cookies are the perfect blend of chewy and crunchy, making them a crowd-pleasing dessert for any occasion. With a surprise cherry filling buried within, these cookies are sure to delight your taste buds with every bite.

These cookies are not only delicious, but they are also visually stunning. The vibrant red cherries peeking through the g...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Additional Time: 43 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen cookies

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Drain the cherries and reserve about 2 tablespoons of the juice. Cut the cherries in half if large, and set aside.
  • Beat the softened butter, sugar, baking powder, and salt with an electric mixer until thoroughly creamed and fluffy, about 1 minute. Beat in the egg and almond extract, then add the flour gradually, and beat just until blended. Pinch off pieces of dough, roll into 1-inch balls, place the balls on an ungreased baking sheet, and press your thumb in the center of each cookie to make a dent. Place a cherry or cherry half in the indentation of each cookie.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate with the condensed milk, and stir until smooth. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of reserved cherry juice to the mixture, or as needed, to thin the frosting; frosting will be thick. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of frosting over each cherry, covering the cherry completely.
  • Bake the cookies in the preheated oven until firm and slightly browned, about 12 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for about 1 minute before removing, then move to a wire rack to finish cooling.

    • Nutrition

    151 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 64mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 55mg

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