Oh So Good Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Oh So Good Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Looking for a chocolate dessert using Betty Crocker® double chocolate chunk cookie mix? Then check out these delicious cherry filled cookies.

Prep Time

1:10

Hr:Mins

Total Time

1:30

Hr:Mins

Makes

36

cookies

1
pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® double chocolate chunk cookie mix
1/4
cup vegetable oil
2
tablespoons water
1
egg
1/4
cup almonds, finely chopped
1
cup semi sweet chocolate chips (from 12-oz. bag)
1/4
cup whipping cream
36
maraschino cherries, from 2 jars, drained, pat dry
  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in almonds. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Place 1 cherry on each cookie. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet.
  2. Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and cream uncovered on HIGH 30 to 45 seconds; stir until smooth. Spoon generous teaspoon on each cookie and spread over cookie. Allow chocolate to set until firmed; about 30 minutes.
Makes 36 cookies
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Consumer comments:
"Everyone is surprised when they bite into this cookie and find a cherry inside. This cookie has such a nice combo of textures and flavors. Everyone always asks for the recipe." Ann Rozzi

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Cookie)
  • Calories 110
    • (Calories from Fat 45),
  • Total Fat 5g
    • (Saturated Fat 2g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 10mg;
  • Sodium 65mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 16g
    • (Dietary Fiber 0g,
    • Sugars 11g),
  • Protein 1g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 0 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 1 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 1 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 1;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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