Chocolate covered cherry blossom cookies are built on soft fudgy chocolate cookies topped with gooey candied cherries. These homemade cookies are a great dessert for the holidays or any day.
These yummy cookies are topped with a cordial cherry. They take the favorite fruit filled candy and turn it into an extra special treat.
My dad has always loved chocolate covered cherries. We always pick up a box or two at Christmastime so he can enjoy them.
We have made several recipes inspired by the candy over the years. Chocolate covered cherry cookies feature white chips and bits of cherry in a chewy chocolate cookie.
Chocolate covered cherry snowball cookies feature a maraschino cherry in the center of a melt in your mouth cookie. Chocolate cherry fudge Bundt cake is super moist cakey way to get your chocolate and cherry fix.
But this cookie recipe is the first one that actually features the creamy centered candies. There is no ambiguity about the flavor you are going for here.
Tips for Making Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies
Make sure to put the cherry candies in the freezer for at least an hour before you start the cookie dough. You don’t want the heat of the cookie to melt the bottom of the chocolate and allow the filling to leak out.
Use butter, not margarine. Margarine melts more quickly and will make your cookies spread more.
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Press a frozen chocolate covered cordial cherry into each cookie as soon as they come out of the oven. You want the chocolate to melt enough to adhere.
Allow the cookies to cool completely and the chocolate to set before moving the cookies. It may take an hour or so before they are ready to stack.
Get the best looking cookies
This dough doesn’t necessarily require chilling. You can scoop and bake it right away, but it is a little bit sticky and will have a jagged appearance.
For perfectly smooth cookies, chill the scoops of dough for a half hour. Once the dough is relatively firm, roll each scoop between the palms of your hand to smooth out any rough edges.
Why You Will Like This Recipe
The from scratch cookie dough is easy to make with simple ingredients. If you have a stand mixer, it will be ready to scoop and bake in just a few minutes.
They will wow your friends and family. They are also an impressive contribution to a cookie exchange or as a part of a Christmas cookie tray.
These cookies would also be perfect for Valentine’s Day. The rich chocolate and cherry center are a great way to show your love.
I used both milk and dark chocolate covered cherries on these cookies. That way everyone could choose their preference.
Storage
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Freeze for longer storage.
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Chocolate Covered Cherry Blossom Cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 30 chocolate covered cherries frozen
Instructions
- Freeze 30 chocolate covered cherries for at least an hour before starting.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Cream together ¾ cup butter, ½ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, stirring to combine.
- Stir in 1½ cups all purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt until combined. The dough will be a little bit soft.
- Use a small cookie scoop to portion out about 1 Tablespoon of dough onto the sheet pan. Leave 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake 7-9 minutes or until the tops look set.
- Push a frozen cordial cherry into each cookie while they are still hot.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before removing them from the pan.
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