Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies II

Indulge in these mouth-watering Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies. The tender cookie dough is infused with maraschino cherry juice and stuffed with a sweet maraschino cherry, then baked to perfection. After cooling, each cookie is dipped in melted chocolate and topped with a chocolate drizzle. These cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 24 maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg, maraschino cherry juice, and almond extract until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Shape the dough into 24 balls. Wrap each ball around a maraschino cherry, making sure it is completely covered.
7. Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and flatten slightly with a fork.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
10. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth and fully melted.
11. Dip each cookie halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off.
12. Place the dipped cookies on wax paper and let the chocolate set.
13. In another microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth and fully melted.
14. Using a spoon, drizzle the melted white chocolate over the top of each cookie.
15. Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving.
16. Enjoy these delicious Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies!

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