Description
Decadent chocolate cookies with a gooey cherry cordial center, topped with melted chocolate and sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cup all purpose flour (197g)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (55g)
- 1 tablespoon powdered milk
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening (113g)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (115g), packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (110g)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 10 Cherry Cordials
- 1/4 cup chocolate melting wafers
- 1 tablespoon sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, powdered milk, espresso powder, corn starch, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
- Partially melt shortening in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Cream shortening and sugars in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add egg and vanilla extract; beat until incorporated.
- Add half the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients; beat until incorporated. Add remaining dry ingredients and milk; mix until combined.
- Portion dough into 10 even portions. Press thumb into the middle of each to create a well. Place a cherry cordial in each well. Use your hands to work the dough around the cordial, sealing it.
- Place cookies on the baking sheet, keeping the cordial upright. Place 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 9 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool on the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt chocolate melting wafers in the microwave. Drizzle over cookies and top with sprinkles.
Notes
- Cookies are very soft after baking; they will firm up as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Unknown
- Sugar: Unknown
- Sodium: Unknown
- Fat: Unknown
- Saturated Fat: Unknown
- Unsaturated Fat: Unknown
- Trans Fat: Unknown
- Carbohydrates: Unknown
- Fiber: Unknown
- Protein: Unknown
- Cholesterol: Unknown