Oh So Good Chocolate Cherry Cookies

Oh So Good Chocolate Cherry Cookies

From http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/oh-so-good-chocolate-cherry-cookies/82de9020-668d-4877-a915-49dcedce78b7?MLE=0

Looking for a chocolate dessert using Betty Crocker® double chocolate chunk cookie mix? Then check out these delicious cherry filled cookies.
Prep Time 1 Hr 10 Mins
Total Time 1 Hr 30 Mins
Makes 36 cookies

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® double chocolate chunk cookie mix
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
1/4 cup almonds, finely chopped
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips (from 12-oz. bag)
1/4 cup whipping cream
36 maraschino cherries, from 2 jars, drained, pat dry

Heat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms.

Stir in almonds.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Place 1 cherry on each cookie.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet.

Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and cream uncovered on HIGH 30 to 45 seconds; stir until smooth. Spoon generous teaspoon on each cookie and spread over cookie. Allow chocolate to set until firmed; about 30 minutes.

Makes 36 cookies