Recipe: Cherry Cordial Cookies

Ok, so I guess the real name of this recipe for me should be "Strawberry Cordial Cookies" instead of cherry. I couldn't find cherry cake mix, so I just went with the strawberry (Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Strawberry Supreme to be exact). As it turned out, they were amazing.

Pros: They tasted great. My parents and even my boyfriend, who typically doesn't like fruity things, like them a lot.

Cons: The batter turned out really gooey, so I had to refrigerate it a little bit. Also, the icing was a little difficult to get on the cookie. Furthermore, I wasn't sure how to put them in the cookie jar because it would wind up extremely messy.

Other than that, though, they were your typical cookie to make, and the outcome was great.

This cookie would be great in the spring, especially around Easter (if you use the strawberry). If you use the cherry, I'm sure they would be great around the holidays.

Ok, so behold the recipe:

Cherry Cordial Cookies (from Hershey's Fabulous Desserts, 1989)

1 package (18.25 ounces) cherry cake mix
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 cup Hershey's Mini Chips Semi-Sweet Chocolate
Mini Chips Glaze

Heat oven to 350. In large mixer bowl combine cake mix, butter, and eggs; mix well. Stir in Mini Chiips. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until almost set. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Drizzle Mini Chips Glaze onto cooled cookies; allow to set.

Mini Chips Glaze

In small microwave-safe bowl place 1 cup Hershey's Mini chips Semi Sweet Chocolate and 3 tablespoons shortening (not butter, margarine, or oil). Microwave at high 45 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave at high an additional 15 seconds or until melted and smooth when stirred. Use immediately.


That's it! Enjoy, and stay tuned for the next recipe: Cream Filled Banana Cupcakes.