Cherry Pie Cookies
📜 Collection: Unknown Nine | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts Delightful thumbprint cookies filled with sweet cherry pie filling and drizzled with melted chocolate. Perfect for gatherings and sweet cravings alike.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 15 mins | None | 2 doz |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Butter | Softened |
| 1/2 cup | Margarine | Softened |
| 2 cups | Flour | None |
| 3/4 cup | Powdered Sugar | None |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla | None |
| 1 can | Cherry Pie Filling | None |
| 1/2 cup | White or Milk Chocolate Chips | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Dough Preparation
- Mix 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup margarine until fluffy.
- Add 2 cups flour, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla and mix until just combined.
Step 2: Shaping and Filling
- Roll dough into 2” balls.
- Place on parchment paper. Press thumb into center of cookie to make a well.
- Place cherries from the 1 can cherry pie filling into each well.
Step 3: Baking and Drizzle
- Bake at 325° for 12-15 minutes until edges are set.
- Melt 1/2 cup white or milk chocolate chips and drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Let chocolate set and serve immediately or store in airtight container.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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