Name: Chocolate-Cherry Thumbprints
Prep time: 20 s
Cook time: 12 s
Total time: 92 s
Yield: 48
Ingredients: 2 cups (12-ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels; 1 3/4 cups quick or old-fashioned oats; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional); 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2/3 cup butter or margarinesoftened; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups (two 10-ounce jars) maraschino cherriesdrained and patted dry

Make It

Step 1

Microwave 1 cup morsels in small, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; STIR. The morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted. Combine oats, flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt in medium bowl.

Step 2

Beat sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until smooth. Beat in melted chocolate. Stir in oat mixture. Cover; refrigerate dough for 1 hour.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Step 4

Shape dough into 1-inch balls; press thumb into tops to make deep depression. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Fill each depression with maraschino cherry.

Step 5

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Melt remaining morsels; drizzle over cookies.