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Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookie Bites

These Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookie Bites are soft cocoa cookies filled with juicy maraschino cherries and topped with silky chocolate frosting. They are perfect for any occasion and easy to share.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 48 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 89
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Represents 1 stick of butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 48 pieces maraschino cherries, drained and blotted dry Save the juice for frosting
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 to 3 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice Add to taste for flavor enhancement

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and set out ungreased baking sheets.
  2. Drain the maraschino cherries and blot them very well with paper towels.
Mixing Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer for 5 to 7 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  4. Add the dry mixture to the butter mixture a little at a time and mix until a stiff dough forms.
Shaping and Baking
  1. Roll the dough into 48 balls, each about 1 inch wide, and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  2. Press a cherry halfway into the center of each dough ball.
  3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until cookies are set.
Making Frosting
  1. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
  2. Stir in 1 teaspoon of cherry juice. Add more if needed until the frosting is spreadable.
Finishing Touches
  1. While cookies are still warm, spoon about 1 teaspoon of frosting over each cherry.
  2. Move the frosted cookies to wire racks and let cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, with parchment between layers. Freeze for up to 2 months, and reheat before serving.