Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 jar maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp unsalted butter for melting the chocolate
Instructions:
1 Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2 In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
3 In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
4 Take small spoonfuls of dough and wrap each one around a maraschino cherry, forming a ball. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
5 Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden at the edges. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
6 Melt the chocolate chips and butter together in the microwave or using a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
7 Dip each cooled cookie halfway into the melted chocolate and place on a parchment-lined sheet to set.
8 Allow the chocolate to harden completely before serving. Enjoy!
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