Dipped Cherry Cookies Recipe

Delightful dipped cherry cookies, perfect for holiday gatherings, Valentine's Day celebrations, or any day you crave a delicious treat! These beautiful cookies feature a buttery, cherry-filled base, elegantly dipped in creamy white chocolate and sprinkled with sparkling sugar. Easy to make and even easier to devour!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 109.6 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for Dipped Cherry Cookies

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How to Make Dipped Cherry Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 1/2 cups flour and 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
  3. Cut in the 1 cup chilled, cubed butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries, 2/3 cup white chocolate chips, and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Knead gently until a dough ball forms.
  5. Roll the dough into 3/4-inch balls.
  6. Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Gently flatten each ball slightly with a glass dipped in the 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on wire racks.
  10. While cookies cool, prepare the dipping chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the 1/4 cup shortening and 6 ounces chopped white chocolate.
  11. Microwave at 70% power in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth and melted.
  12. Dip one half of each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate.
  13. Let the excess chocolate drip off.
  14. Immediately sprinkle the dipped cookies with coarse sanding sugar and edible glitter (if using).
  15. Place the cookies on waxed paper to set completely.
  16. Once set, store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

19g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Dipped Cherry Cookies?

Dipped Cherry Cookies takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Dipped Cherry Cookies?

Dipped Cherry Cookies has approximately 109.6 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Dipped Cherry Cookies?

The key ingredients for Dipped Cherry Cookies are All Purpose Flour, Sugar, Butter, Maraschino Cherry, White Baking Chocolate, Almond Extract. See the full list with measurements above.

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