Chocolate Anise Cookies with Dried Cherries Recipe

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Chocolate Anise Cookies with Dried Cherries
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  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. In a microwave safe container, melt 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate on 50% power. In a small bowl combine instant coffee and hot water. Stir to dissolve granules by mixing with a small spoon. Set aside. Place anise seeds in a small Ziploc bag, and with a heavy bottomed pan, gently pound to break up and slightly crush the seeds--this will help to release the natural oils and make the seeds more aromatic.
  2. In a mixing bowl combine butter, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and anise. Beat on medium low speed for 1 minute until mixture resembles a course crumb. Add egg and coffee mixture and beat on low speed to combine. Add melted chocolate and mix on low (making sure to stop the mixer and scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl). Add 1/2 cup chocolate chips and cherries and mix again. Chill dough in freezer for 15-20 minutes until firm or refrigerate for an hour.
  3. Scoop 1 tablespoon portions of dough and roll into a ball. Dough will be slightly sticky. Chill dough again for at least 10 minutes.
  4. Put both sugar in two separate plates or shallow bowls. Place each cookie in granulated sugar and roll to coat all sides. Then place cookie in confectioners sugar and roll to coat. Place on a greased cookie sheet and repeat with remaining cookies.
  5. Bake for 5-6 minutes - Rotate tray and bake for an additional 2 minutes being careful not to over bake. Cookie will be chewy on the edges but soft on the inside.
  6. Let cool completely.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1262.02 Kcal (5284 kJ)
Calories from fat 396.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.06g 68%
Cholesterol 123.53mg 41%
Sodium 339.6mg 14%
Potassium 313.72mg 7%
Total Carbs 236.38g 79%
Sugars 195.99g 784%
Dietary Fiber 1.63g 7%
Protein 12.94g 26%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 7.5mg 42%
Calcium 111.2mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 372.54 Kcal (1560 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.01g 68%
Cholesterol 36.47mg 41%
Sodium 100.25mg 14%
Potassium 92.61mg 7%
Total Carbs 69.78g 79%
Sugars 57.86g 784%
Dietary Fiber 0.48g 7%
Protein 3.82g 26%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 5%
Iron 2.2mg 42%
Calcium 32.8mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 28.6
    Points
  • 38
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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