Fudgy-Topped Chocolate-Cherry Cookies

Fudgy-Topped Chocolate-Cherry Cookies
90 min.
36
124kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Fudgy-Topped Chocolate-Cherry Cookies, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! With a rich chocolate base and a luscious fudgy topping, these cookies are sure to impress at your next gathering or simply satisfy your cravings at home. The combination of semi-sweet chocolate chips and creamy whipping cream creates a decadent layer that perfectly complements the chewy cookie beneath.

What makes these cookies even more special is the burst of flavor from the maraschino cherries nestled on top. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures and tastes, making them a standout dessert. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make, requiring just 90 minutes from start to finish, which means you can whip up a batch in no time!

Whether you're hosting a party, celebrating a special occasion, or just treating yourself, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser. With 36 servings, there's plenty to share—or keep all to yourself! So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a sweet experience that combines the richness of chocolate with the fruity zing of cherries. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz basic cookie mix chunk
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • tablespoons water 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.3 cup almonds finely chopped
  • cup semi chocolate chips sweet (from 12-oz. bag)
  • 0.3 cup whipping cream 
  • 36  maraschino cherries dry drained

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in almonds. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  2. Place 1 cherry on each cookie.
  3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet.
  4. Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and cream uncovered on HIGH 30 to 45 seconds; stir until smooth. Spoon generous teaspoon on each cookie and spread over cookie. Allow chocolate to set until firmed; about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories124kcal
Protein4.02%
Fat45.29%
Carbs50.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0.28
Glycemic Load
0.01
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.5869565247356%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin
0.03mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:123.65kcal
6.18%
Fat:6.15g
9.46%
Saturated Fat:2g
12.47%
Carbohydrates:15.48g
5.16%
Net Carbohydrates:14.44g
5.25%
Sugar:10.36g
11.51%
Cholesterol:6.71mg
2.24%
Sodium:17.4mg
0.76%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:4.3mg
1.43%
Protein:1.23g
2.45%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.5%
Fiber:1.03g
4.14%
Copper:0.08mg
4.05%
Vitamin K:3.28µg
3.12%
Magnesium:11.95mg
2.99%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.92%
Iron:0.45mg
2.48%
Phosphorus:21.31mg
2.13%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.55%
Potassium:46.14mg
1.32%
Zinc:0.2mg
1.31%
Selenium:0.9µg
1.28%
Calcium:10.27mg
1.03%