Cocoa Cherry Drops

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 48 Cuisine: American

Cocoa Cherry Drops are rich, chocolatey cookies filled with chopped nuts and maraschino cherries, perfect for those craving a sweet, indulgent treat with fruity and nutty flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup nuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl.
  2. Add egg and vanilla; blend well.
  3. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; blend into the creamed mixture.
  4. Stir in chopped nuts and cherries.
  5. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
  6. Garnish with candied cherries or walnut pieces, if desired.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

800 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11g 22% DV
Total Fat 40.5g 52% DV
Carbs 85.4g 31% DV
Fiber 11.1g 39% DV
Sugar 13.3g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16610.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1073mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 130.3mg 10% DV
Iron 5.9mg 33% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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