Description
Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies are rich, fudgy treats featuring a soft chocolate base topped with juicy cherries and a smooth dark chocolate glaze. This indulgent cookie combines the classic flavors of chocolate-covered cherries into a luxurious, bite-sized dessert perfect for holidays or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons almond paste
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kirsch (optional)
- 30 well-drained cherries in syrup (about one 14-ounce jar), such as Luxardo or Amarena
- 1/2 cup sugar (for glaze)
- 4 ounces dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons reserved cherry syrup
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer, beat almond paste and sugar on low speed until crumbly, about 2 minutes.
- Add half the butter and beat until clumps form. Add remaining butter and beat on medium-high until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Mix in vanilla, egg, and kirsch (if using) until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix on low until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on baking sheets. Press one cherry into the center of each dough ball. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through, until cookies are puffed and set at the edges. Cool 1 minute, then transfer to wire racks.
- For glaze, combine sugar, cherry syrup, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips, stirring gently until smooth.
- Spoon chocolate glaze over each cherry-topped cookie, letting it drip down the sides. Let set for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality cherries like Luxardo or Amarena for best flavor and texture.
- Substitute kirsch with cherry juice or almond extract for a non-alcoholic version.
- Do not overbake; cookies should remain soft in the center.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before glazing to prevent the chocolate from sliding off.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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