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The Delicious Chocolate Covered Cherry Sugar Cookie Cups Recipe is a mouth-watering treat that combines the sweetness of sugar cookies, the tanginess of cherries, and the richness of chocolate. This combination is a classic one, and the recipe puts a unique twist on it by creating bite-sized cookie cups. The taste of these cookie cups is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with the crunch of the sugar cookies and the smoothness of the chocolate.

Delicious Chocolate Covered Cherry Sugar Cookie Cups

Delicious bite-sized treats with a sweet and tangy combination of chocolate, cherries, and sugar cookies. Perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to everyday snacks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries
  • Confectioners' sugar
  • Fresh cherries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Mix dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a dough.
  • Roll the dough into balls and place each ball into a mini muffin tin.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave.
  • Assemble cookie cups: spoon melted chocolate and chopped maraschino cherry into each cookie cup.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
  • Dust with confectioners' sugar and garnish with a fresh cherry.

Notes

Best served fresh, store in airtight container for up to 3 days
Keyword cherries, chocolate, cookie cups, dessert, sugar cookies