Ingredients
- 24 (120 grams) maraschino cherries
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon shortening
How to Make
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Step 1: Pat cherries with paper towels to remove excess moisture and set aside.
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Step 2: In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Step 3: Beat in cherry juice and vanilla.
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Step 4: Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
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Step 5: Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.
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Step 6: Insert a chocolate chip into each maraschino cherry.
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Step 7: Wrap a tablespoon of dough around each cherry.
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Step 8: Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
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Step 9: Bake at 350° for 15-17 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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Step 10: In a small bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening, stir till smooth
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Step 11: Dip tops of cookies in melted chocolate and let stand till set
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