Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup cherry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until well combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Make an indentation in the center of each cookie using your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with cherry preserves.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips until smooth.
- Dip the top of each cookie in the chocolate and let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a variation, try using raspberry preserves instead of cherry.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg