Cherry Chocolate Ganache Cookies

January 29, 2015

158

Tender shortbread cookies with chunks of cherries, filled with homemade chocolate ganache. Pretty and tasty, and perfect for Valentine’s Day!!

1 cup butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 tsp maraschino cherry juice
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries, well drained
1/2 cup sugar for rolling
1/2 cup cream
1 cup finely chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate

Beat butter and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl till creamy. Add the almond extract and cherry juice; beat till well combined. Stir in the flour and salt, then gently stir in the chopped cherries....
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
142

Sodium
35mg
1% DV

Fat
8g
13% DV

Protein
1g
2% DV

Carbs
15g
5% DV

Fiber
0.7000000000000001g
2% DV

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