Chocolate Cherry Thumbprints |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 16 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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These cookies have become traditional on our Christmas cookie trays, but are good all year round! Drizzled with the melted chocolate, they are so pretty. Cooking time includes 1 hour chill time. Ingredients:
3/4 cup sugar |
2/3 cup margarine |
2 eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
2 cups chocolate chips, divided |
2 cups quick oats |
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
24 maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry |
Directions:
1. Beat sugar, margarine, eggs and vanilla until smooth.
2. Melt 1 cup chocolate chips and add to margarine mixture. Mix well.
3. Cover and chill 1 hour.
4. Shape into 1 inch balls.
5. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
6. Press deep centers with your thumb or wooden spoon handle.
7. Place a marachino cherry half into each centre.
8. Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees.
9. Cool completely.
10. Melt remaining chocolate chips and drizzle over cookies.
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