February 14, 2023

Dipped Cherry Cookies

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Dipped Cherry Cookies! These delectable confections are the perfect blend of rich chocolatey goodness and tangy bursts of cherry flavor. This recipe starts with a soft and buttery cookie base, lovingly crafted to achieve the perfect balance of chewiness and melt-in-your-mouth texture. With their enticing aroma, eye-catching appearance, and irresistible taste, these cookies are a true feast for the senses. Don’t miss out on this delightful culinary experience – try making your own batch of Dipped Cherry Cookies today and let your taste buds dance with delight!

Dipped Cherry Cookies

Dipped Cherry Cookies! These delectable confections are the perfect blend of rich chocolatey goodness and tangy bursts of cherry flavor.

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Prep Time 30

Bake 16mins/Batch + Standing 16

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Ingredients

Note: Use red sugar for Valentines and Pastel sugars for Easter

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 355g
3/4 cup sugar divided
1 cup cold butter cubed
1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries lightly patted dry (Reserve 1 Tablespoon of liquid from jar)
12 ounces white baking chocolate divided (I used Callebaut Callets white Belgian chocolate) Finely chop 2/3 cup for cookie dough. Reserve the rest for melting & dipping cookies
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons shortening
Coarse sugar and red edible glitter

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine flour and 1/2 cup sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Knead in cherries plus reserved juice, 2/3 cup white chocolate, finely chopped and the extract until dough forms a ball.
Shape into 3/4-in to 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a glass dipped in remaining 1/4 cup sugar.(I used red sugar)Bake at 350F for 15-17 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
In a microwave, melt shortening and remaining white chocolate; stir until smooth.
Dip half of each cookie into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; sprinkle with coarse sugar and edible glitter. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.