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Chocolate Maraschino Cherry Thumbprint Cookies
2 (10-ounce) jars maraschino cherries
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 baking powder
1/2 cup softened butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons whole milk
Drain cherries, reserving 1 teaspoon juice. Combine flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl; mix well.
Put butter and sugar in medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium 3 to 4 minutes, or until well blended. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Add flour mixture; mix well.
Combine chocolate chips and milk in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until chocolate melts. Stir in reserve maraschino cherry juice and let cool slightly.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls and lace on ungreased baking pan. Push in centers with thumb and spoon 1 teaspoon chocolate mixture into each thumbprint. Top each with a cherry.
Bake in 350*F oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until cookies are firm. Remove to wire racks. Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Makes about 3 dozen cookies.
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