Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies Recipe

Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2013 by jmkasprak

I tried my first batch with the thick frosting on top as they baked. I wasn't happy with the appearance, so next I just baked the cookie with the cherry on top. After removing them from the pan (only 1-2 minutes of cooling time) I used a small scoop to put a teaspoon of frosting on each cookie, and spread it out. They look great and taste like fudge with a cherry surprise! Yum.

Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2013 by dalan

These cookies were tremendous! Soft like fudge and very easy to make! Will not wait til Christmas to make them again!

Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2013 by SmartFunnyBroad

Ok...this cookie sound fabulous and I'd like to try it, but....I gotta know, HOW does the frosting not run off onto the pan if the frosting is put on BEFORE baking??

Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2012 by mrs.rat

I made these for the church coffee hour and they were well liked. People were surprised when they bit into the cherry! I wondered how the icing would turn out and it was great. I baked mine in a convection oven for 10 mins. at 350° and was pleased with the outcome. I would make them again.

Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2012 by darrenp999@yahoo.com

These cookies turned out great!! Everyone loved them!! I did double the cookie part of the recipe though because I had a whole bunch of frosting leftover. Also, I froze them and took them out as needed for Christmas parties and they were fine. I just froze them between layers of waxed paper.

Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2012 by recipesoncomputer

They are delicious and melt in your mouth, will make them again and again.

Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2012 by sdipiazza

Made these yesterday...delicious and easy if time consuming. My cookies turned out to be like fudgy brownies. I have a serious sweet tooth that is hard to control during Christmas. This frosting recipe is so easy and delicious. Did not melt during baking but I may have left them in too long, frosting looked dry but was soft when I tasted them. Really good recipe.

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2012 by bkvwd57

The cookie part turned out fine but the frosting turned to hard candy. I will try to tweek the frosting next time, it's too thin. I followed the directions. I even have an oven thermometer so I know the oven was the right temperature.

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2012 by CinCin6419

Followed recipe to a tee, epic fail! Frosting completely melted all over the cookie onto the baking sheet. Cookies flattened out. Pretty much ruined every cookie trying to get them off of the pans. Only saving grace was the taste, as long as you don't mind eating tour cookies with with a spoon!

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2012 by PBscout14

Everyone's favorite cookie this year. I had better luck frosting the cookie AFTER baking and placed 1/2 of cherry on top. I also added halved cherries into the batter.

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2012 by lorican

These are my favorite cookies in the whole wide world!!!! They are awesome!

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2012 by Pat From Frankford

I have company coming spread out over about 7 days (some each day). Would it be okay to freeze this cookies & just bring out a few at a time. I REALLY want to make these. They look delicious. Thanks.

Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2012 by recipesoncomputer

Made them for Christmas, I had a few and they are excellent.

Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2012 by oeg1kallee

yes- bake them

Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2012 by Denco24

These cookies are my favorite & I've made them many times. I double the frosting recipe so as not to have to skimp with it. The only problem is it's hard to quit eating them!

Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2012 by sstetzel

BetteHolland

Is this cookie supposed to be baked? The directions don't say but it has raw egg in it

Bette the last line of the directions says:
Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Yield: 4 dozen. 

Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2012 by BetteHolland

Is this cookie supposed to be baked? The directions don't say but it has raw egg in it

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2011 by Juansmom

These are a must-do on my Christmas cookie list! One year in a cookie-induced fog I rolled the dough around the cherry and topped with frosting and baked, instead of dropping the cherry in the thumbprint, frosting and baking. Equally yummy. this cookie stays chewy and moist, store between layers of waxed paper!

Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2011 by martielovesosu

My cookies do not look good but that really taste good. I don't know what was wrong but they went flat and you can see the cherries. They look horrible but we will enjoy them. I will be embarassed taking them anywhere though.

Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2011 by Neishatipon

I love these cookies! They are so good and always hit the spot. I agree with Aquarelle, DOUBLE the frosting recipe! Mnnn.... these are so so good. I have made them so many many times. They always turn out. I love the frosting. I could just eat it by its self. I might need to triple the icing recipe so I can have some left for the cookies!!!

Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2011 by abreendre

a little messt to store

Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2009 by Wilberst

Yum! My husband just came home and sampled them- he was VERY impressed. The only change I made was using almond extract instead of the vanilla because chocolate and almond and cherry go well together.

Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2009 by yvonneb

My mother inlaw introduced me to this recipe. It is a family favorite. They are the first cookie I bake when I start my hoiday baking.

Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2009 by twinkle8o3

I've been baking these for a long, long time too! DELICIOUS and always get compliments.

Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2009 by Aquarelle

These are great cookies, if a bit futzy to make. One thing I've found is that the called-for ingredients for the frosting are not nearly enough. Make a double batch of the frosting and you should be OK.

Reviewed on Nov. 03, 2008 by retrn

I've been baking these cookies for over 40 years. Somebody stole my recipe!!!!