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Buried Cherry Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: HersheysKitchens.com

"Each of these chocolate cookies are filled with a buried treasure of cherry, hidden by a spoonful of chocolate frosting."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 27 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 3 1/2 dozen cookies

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup HERSHEY®'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
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  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup HERSHEY®'S Cocoa Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained

DIRECTIONS

  1. Prepare Chocolate Frosting: Place 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk) and 1/2 cup Hershey's Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips in small microwave-safe bowl; stir. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 minute or until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Cool completely.
  2. Heat oven to 350 F.
  3. Beat butter, sugar, egg and vanilla in large bowl until fluffy. Stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until well blended.
  4. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Press thumb in center of each ball to make indentation; place one cherry in each thumbprint.
  5. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are set. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Spoon scant teaspoonful frosting over each cherry, spreading to cover cherry.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by JKPINK
These are the BEST!! I used half of a cherry as recommended by another review since I had the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by GWYNN
Loved the frosting on these cookies. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2003 by MWINLAND
I am going to bring this for our Annual Christmas Cookie exchange. They came out perfect! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by MICHELLE E
The cookies were fairly easy to make. The frosting was runny and somewhat transparent, which... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by VELMA ELAINE
After making these cookies, my husband want let me bake any other kind! These cookies are the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by WLDKATFAN
this made very tasty cookies MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by GRACERUTH
I made this as a present and they loved it. Next time, I will probably add a LITTLE more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by MILK N HONEY
These cookies are excellent! They disppeared very quickly. Make sure you apply the chocolate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by BECKSTER67
I first tasted these cookies at a company picnic. I love chocolate and cherries and these... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2005 by SDWARD
I make these every year around the holidays. Everyone loves them. Wonderful cookie! MORE

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Nutritional Information
Buried Cherry Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 42

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 98

  • Total Fat: 3.7g
  • Cholesterol: 13mg
  • Sodium: 53mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 1.3g

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