Ingredients
1cupbutter,softened
1½cupssugar
⅓cupmaraschino cherry juice
1tspvanilla extract
3cupsall purpose flour
½cupbaking cocoa
1cupcoconut,flaked
¾cupmaraschino cherries,chopped
½cupmini semisweet chocolate chips
¾cupvanilla frosting
48maraschino cherries,with stems, drained and patted dry
1cupmini semisweet chocolate chips
1tspshortening
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until blended. Gradually beat in cherry juice and vanilla.
In another bowl, whisk flour and cocoa. Slowly beat into the creamed mixture. Stir in coconut, cherries, and chocolate chips.
Shape the dough into 48 balls, about 1¼-inch. Place 2 inches apart and press a deep indentation with the end of a wooden handle.
Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until set and the bottoms are lightly browned. Cool completely.
Fill each cookie with ¾ teaspoon vanilla frosting. Top with the cherries.
To make the chocolate drizzle, melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt 30 seconds at a time and stir until smooth. Drizzle over the cookies.
Serve and enjoy!
