Double Chocolate Cherry Drops Recipe

Posted by MaxineGlass on May 14th, 2008 at 01:39pm

This recipe was handed down to me by my grandma.

Ingredients

2 oz. baking chocolate squares, unsweetened
1 1/4 C. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 C. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 C. sugar
1 lg. egg
2 Tbs. milk
3/4 C. walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 C. chocolate chips
12 med. maraschino cherries, chopped and drained

Directions

Melt baking chocolate, set aside. Blend flour, baking powder, salt together; set aside.

Beat shortening, vanilla together; gradually add sugar, cream until fluffy. Then add egg, and beat. Mix in the cooled chocolate. Add dry ingredients and milk. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Drop by level tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 325 degrees about 10 minutes. Cool slightly before removing.

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