Posted by: "Nancy" [EMAIL PROTECTED] museofireland
on Rhondas_Recipe_Exchange
Sat Jul 19, 2008 2:49 pm (PDT)
Chocolate Cherry cookies
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8 squares (1-ounce) semisweet chocolate
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolat morsels
1 cup dried cherries -- chopped
1 cup slivered almonds
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine chocolate squares and butter. Microwave on High in
30-second intervals, stirring between each until chocolate is melted and smooth
(about 2 minutes total). Let cool.
In a large bowl, beat sugar, eggs, vanilla, and almond extract at medium speed
with an electric mixer until fluffy. Slowly beat in chocolate mixture until
combined.
In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to sugar
mixture, heating until well combined. Beat in chocolate morsels, cherries and
almonds.
Drop cookies by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake
for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges of cookies are lightly browned. let cool on
pan for 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely
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Rhonda G in Missouri
Pen Pal, Friend, Mom and Chief Bottle Washer
