Chocolate Cherry Drops
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 48
This rich chocolate cookie delivers a fruity burst of maraschino cherries and the crunch of pecans in every bite. This chewy chocolate cookie will be your new favorite cookie!
Ingredients
Directions
Step 1
Cream together butter and sugar with a hand mixer or stand mixer until fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 2
Beat in eggs and vanilla until well combined.
Step 3
In a separate bowl: Mix flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Add gradually to creamed butter mixture. Beat until combined.
Step 4
Stir in cherries and nuts until just combined.
Step 5
Drop by teaspoon fulls onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
Step 6
Garnish with cherry or walnut halves if desired. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until set. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack.
Cook's Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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