Posted by: "Nancy" [EMAIL PROTECTED] museofireland on Rhondas_Recipe_Exchange Sat Jul 19, 2008 2:49 pm (PDT) Chocolate Cherry cookies -------- ------------ ------------ --------- --------- -- 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 ~~~~~~~~~~ Rhonda G in Missouri Pen Pal, Friend, Mom and Chief Bottle Washer