Cherry Chocolate Snacks (Printable Recipe Version)
Soft and rich chocolate cookies topped with juicy maraschino cherries and drizzled chocolate. Perfect for a sweet treat in every bite.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
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1/4 cup heavy cream.
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17.25 ounces sugar cookie mix.
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened.
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened.
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26 maraschino cherries, drained.
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1 large egg.
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1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
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1/3 cup cocoa powder.
# Steps to Make It:
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Warm up your oven to 350°F.
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Blend the cookie mix with cocoa powder using a fork.
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Whisk softened butter, cream cheese, and an egg together until smooth (around 2-3 minutes).
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Combine the wet and dry ingredients until the dough turns thick.
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Use a scoop to place dough balls on a baking sheet.
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Put the cookies in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
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While still hot, press a little dent into the middle of each cookie using a spoon.
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Wait for cookies to cool down completely.
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Pop your cream in the microwave for about 30 seconds until it’s boiling.
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Stir chocolate chips into hot cream until fully melted.
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Transfer melted chocolate to a plastic bag and snip off a corner.
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Pipe the chocolate into the little pockets on each cookie.
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Place one cherry into the chocolate-filled center of each cookie.
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Pour the rest of the chocolate on top of the cookies for that final touch.
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Let everything settle for about 5 minutes, then dig in.
# Extra Information:
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Lining your baking sheet with parchment saves time and makes cleanup super fast.
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Cool cookies on a rack set over paper to easily catch any extra drips.