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A delicious plate of Chocolate Cherry Thumbprint Cookies

Chocolate Cherry Thumbprint Cookies

These delightful cookies combine the rich flavors of chocolate and cherry, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 216
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup butter room temperature
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 21 ounces cherry pie filling
  • 2 ounces Chocolate Almond Bark or chocolate melting wafers

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

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

Notes

These cookies are best served fresh out of the oven, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. Feel free to experiment with different pie fillings for a unique twist.