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Rudolph's aka Choc-Cherry Cookies
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE AND CHERRIES MAKE THIS CHOCOLATE CHERRY COOKIE A HOLIDAY TREAT!
[ Cheaters Version with Cake Mix - Mindy's Second Choice for our first annual Sister's Bake-Off
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INGREDIENTS- 1 box Chocolate cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 jar maraschino cherries (about 48), drained, reserve the juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp butter
Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a bowl combine oil, eggs, and add in dry cake mix.
Shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press your thumb into the centre of each ball to make a well. Place a cherry (or half cherry) in the well.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are firm. Transfer to rack to fully cool.
To make icing:
Heat chocolate chips with butter in microwave on high for 30 second increments, stirring, until melted.
Add 3 Tbsp of reserved cherry juice and stir until smooth.
Add additional juice if needed to get to a ‘drizzle’ consistency.
Spoon or pipe over cooled cookies.
Let the chocolate dry before storing. Makes 35-40 cookies.
