Chocolate Cherry Drops Recipe
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Chocolate Cherry Drops

By: SMCMCNEIL 
"This a delicious chewy chocolate cookie recipe that my mother gave me years ago. Hope you enjoy it."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (27)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 5/8 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Blend in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, mix in the chopped cherries and walnuts. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 66 | Total Fat: 3.4g | Cholesterol: 11mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by HEATHER-JOSH   view full review
These were delicious. However, I found that I had to add a second egg. I made one batch that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2005 by Lisa Marie Harman   view full review
Substituted dry cherries- worked well. They do NOT flatten out, so how you form them is how...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2009 by CookinBug Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent cookies. I made these for the second time and they were a big hit. Followed the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2006 by REBECCAROD   view full review
I loved these, I baked all during the holidays and these were always on my list. I bought the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2008 by Gracey   view full review
This recipe is easy to prepare and handle, and the cookies are delicious! However, I found...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2007 by MEDFORD63   view full review
These are fantastic, so soft, chewy and chocolaty! I have made these twice, each time with a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2006 by COOKINKINGSTON   view full review
I made these for my office cookie swap and based on some of the reviews, I used dried cherries...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2006 by brooke   view full review
These cookies are fantastic! I used cherry flavored "Craisins" and 1/2 cup white chocolate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2007 by Courtney   view full review
Well, they're in the oven now, so I'll rate the taste in a little bit. For now I gave it a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2006 by Caroline C   view full review
We loved these. Great flavor and texture. Mine were ready in 8 mins. Thanks, Susan!

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