Sunday, July 28, 2013

Black Forest Cookies



Black Forest Cookies



3/4 cup cherry preserves

1 tbls cherry-flavored brandy (Optional)
10-12 large soft chocolate, chocolate chip or sugar cookies
1 - 16 oz can chocolate frosting
10-12 maraschino cherries w/stems (optional)


In a small bowl combine cherry preserves and, if desired, 
1 tablespoon cherry-flavored brandy. Spread 1 tablespoon 
of the cherry mixture on each of 10 to 12 cookies; set aside. 
In a medium bowl combine chocolate frosting and 1 
tablespoon cherry-flavored brandy. Spoon frosting into 
a decorating bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe 
frosting in concentric circles to cover each cookie. 
If desired, top each cookie with a maraschino cherry.
Note: Sprinkle green decorative sprinkles
on icing as well to get the red/green

effect just perfect for the Christmas holiday.

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