Jim Dandies Recipe

Name: Jim Dandies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 42 min
Total time: 62 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter; brown sugar, not used; 2 large eggs; unsweetened chocolate squares, not used; ½ cup plus variable tablespoons milk; ¼ cup maraschino cherry juice; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries; mini marshmallows, as needed for topping; chopped walnut pieces, as needed for topping; unsweetened chocolate square, not used; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 10 ounces semi-sweet chocolate

Indulge in the irresistible charm of Jim Dandies, delightful old-fashioned country cookies reminiscent of Grandma's kitchen! These chewy delights, inspired by the Gooseberry Patch, combine the richness of chocolate and cherries with the crunch of walnuts, all topped with a glossy chocolate frosting. A perfect treat for any occasion!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 42 mins

Calories 1145.8 kcal

Protein 36g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Jim Dandies

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter
brown sugar, not used
2 large eggs
unsweetened chocolate squares, not used
½ cup plus variable tablespoons milk
¼ cup maraschino cherry juice
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
mini marshmallows, as needed for topping
chopped walnut pieces, as needed for topping
unsweetened chocolate square, not used
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
10 ounces semi-sweet chocolate

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How to Make Jim Dandies

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in 2 large eggs.
In a separate bowl, melt 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate. Stir in ½ cup milk and ¼ cup cherry juice until smooth. Let cool slightly.
In another bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the cooled chocolate mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in 1 cup chopped walnuts and 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries.
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto greased baking sheets.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
Immediately after removing from oven, place a mini marshmallow on each cookie, cut-side down.
Let cool completely on baking sheets.
While cookies cool, prepare the frosting: Melt 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate and 2 tablespoons butter together. Stir in 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Once cookies are completely cool, frost with the chocolate frosting.
Top with chopped walnut pieces.