Black Forest Cookies

Black Forest Cookies

courtesy of Susan's Daily Dose

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.