{"id":80691,"date":"2025-12-08T14:25:04","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T20:25:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/?p=80691"},"modified":"2025-12-09T00:29:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T06:29:33","slug":"chocolate-cherry-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/chocolate-cherry-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Cherry Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<p>If the holidays mean cherry cordial candies for you (me too!), then these are the Christmas cookie to bake this year! These <strong>Chocolate Cherry Cookies<\/strong> are studded with chopped cherries and a maraschino glaze that balances perfectly with the chocolate flavors. Shriley Temple lovers, this one is for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-9.jpg\" alt=\"Stack of chocolate cherry cookies with maraschino cherries laying next to them.\" class=\"wp-image-80692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-9.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-9-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-9-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-9-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re the type that steals maraschino cherries out of the jar, and wishes every drink came with 10 of them, this is your Christmas cookie! If you&rsquo;re also the type that would rather have a box of cherry cordials than expensive chocolates, you&rsquo;re just like me and we both love these cookies!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These chocolate cookies are soft and chewy (with crisp edges, of course!), but they&rsquo;re also packed with chocolate chips and cherries! The maraschino cherry juice glaze on top makes them the most cherry-flavored chocolate cherry cookies ever! It&rsquo;s a fine balance to not let the flavor of chocolate overtake the cherry flavor here, but we did it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-11.jpg\" alt=\"Macro shot of chocolate cookies with cherry on top and pink maraschino drizzle.\" class=\"wp-image-80706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-11.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-11-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-11-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-11-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-11-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-11-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-11-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies.jpg\" alt=\"Small bowls of egg yolk, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and sugar.\" class=\"wp-image-80693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Butter<\/strong>. We need slightly less than an entire stick of butter for these chocolate cherry cookies&ndash;7 tablespoons, or 98 grams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sugar<\/strong>. One-half cup of granulated sugar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Egg Yolk<\/strong>. One large egg yolk; reserve the egg white for another recipe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vanilla Extract<\/strong>. Even though this is a chocolate cherry cookie, we use one teaspoon of vanilla extract to enhance the flavor of the chocolate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Almond Extract<\/strong>. You might not know this, but almond extract is a flavor in candied cherries. You don&rsquo;t have to add 1\/4 teaspoon of almond extract to this dough, but they will taste more cherry-like if you do.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flour<\/strong>. This recipe uses 3\/4 cup of regular all-purpose flour. Anytime I call for flour, I mean all-purpose, unless stated otherwise. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cocoa Powder<\/strong>. Four tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Espresso Powder<\/strong>. It&rsquo;s optional to use 1\/2 teaspoon of instant espresso powder in these cookies, but it really enhances the flavor of the chocolate. This recipe contains the bare amount of cocoa powder that still allows the cherry flavor to shine through, so the espresso also helps with color.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Baking Powder<\/strong>. One-half teaspoon of baking powder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salt<\/strong>. One-quarter teaspoon of fine sea salt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maraschino Cherries<\/strong>. The dough requires 1\/4 cup of chopped maraschino cherries. Be sure to dry the cherries on a paper towel before adding them to the dough so the excess moisture doesn&rsquo;t make the dough too thin! You also need 6 whole cherries for topping the cookies before baking. You&rsquo;ll slice them in half and put one cherry on half of each cookie. We also need a few teaspoons (2-3 teaspoons) of maraschino cherry juice from the jar to make the glaze.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chocolate Chips<\/strong>. One-quarter cup of semisweet chocolate chips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Powdered Sugar<\/strong>.  One-half cup of powdered sugar to make the glaze after baking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chocolate-cherry-cookies-tutorial\">Chocolate Cherry Cookies Tutorial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-8.jpg\" alt=\"Brown baking bowl with granulated sugar and butter.\" class=\"wp-image-80694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-8.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-8-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-8-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-8-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-13.jpg\" alt=\"Whipped yellow butter batter with egg and vanilla on top.\" class=\"wp-image-80695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-13.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-13-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-13-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-13-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-13-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>First, beat 7 tablespoons of softened butter with 1\/2 cup of granulated sugar. (This is one stick of butter, minus one tablespoon).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Cream until light and fluffy, at least one minute, and then add the egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extracts and beat again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-16.jpg\" alt=\"Cocoa powder and flour in a bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-80696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-16.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-16-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-16-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-16-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-3.jpg\" alt=\"Chopped cherries on top of chocolate cookie batter.\" class=\"wp-image-80697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-3.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-3-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder and salt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and mix to blend. Add the 1\/4 cup of chopped cherries (that you dried on a paper towel first), and chocolate chips.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-6.jpg\" alt=\"Twelve raw chocolate cherry cookie dough balls on a baking sheet.\" class=\"wp-image-80698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-6.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-6-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-6-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-6-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-7.jpg\" alt=\"Twelve freshly baked brown cookies with red fruit bits on top.\" class=\"wp-image-80699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-7.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-7-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-7-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-7-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Divide the dough into 12 equal portions, and top each cookie dough balls with an extra cherry half and a chocolate chip or two. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Press the dough down slightly with your palm, and then bake for 12-13 minutes, until the edges of the cookies are set and the middles don&rsquo;t appear wet. Let them cool on the pan for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-12.jpg\" alt=\"Stack of cherry chocolate cookies drizzled in pink glaze.\" class=\"wp-image-80705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-12.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-12-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-12-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-12-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-12-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-12-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-12-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just before serving, combine the powdered sugar and a splash of maraschino juice from the jar. Drizzle it over the cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-storage-and-make-ahead\">Storage and Make Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These cookies soften quickly after baking because of the moist cherry on top, so I recommend baking them not more than one day before serving. Make the glaze the day you plan to serve them. You can freeze the dough by pressing it flat in a freezer safe bag, or freeze it in dough balls. For either version, defrost over night in the fridge before baking. I don&rsquo;t recommend baking these from frozen because the cookies need to be pressed down slightly before baking to avoid being overly domed. If they&rsquo;re frozen, you can&rsquo;t do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-other-ways-to-use-up-maraschino-cherries\">Other ways to use up maraschino cherries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/homemade-pineapple-upside-down-cake\/\">Pineapple Upside Down Cake<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/pistachio-pudding-cookies\/\">Pistachio Pudding Cookies<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/pineapple-upside-down-cakes\/\">Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-80710\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"80710\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-basic\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-left\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-11-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"Macro shot of chocolate cookies with cherry on top and pink maraschino drizzle.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-11-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-11-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-11-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies-11-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wprm_print\/chocolate-cherry-cookies\" style=\"color: #333333;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe-id=\"80710\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g><path fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M19,5.09V1c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1H6C5.448,0,5,0.448,5,1v4.09C2.167,5.569,0,8.033,0,11v7c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h4v4c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h12c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-4h4c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-7C24,8.033,21.833,5.569,19,5.09z M7,2h10v3H7V2z M17,22H7v-9h10V22z M18,10c-0.552,0-1-0.448-1-1c0-0.552,0.448-1,1-1s1,0.448,1,1C19,9.552,18.552,10,18,10z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Print<\/a>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\" id=\"chocolate-cherry-cookies\">Chocolate Cherry Cookies<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">One dozen chocolate cherry cookies with pink maraschino glaze.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dessert<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">chocolate cherry cookies<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">12<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">27<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-80710 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"80710\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">12<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">176<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-80710-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-80710-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"80710\" data-servings=\"12\"><h3 id=\"recipe-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">7<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">98 grams unsalted butter, softened<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large egg yolk<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">almond extract<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">flour<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cocoa powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">instant espresso powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chopped maraschino cherries<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">plus an extra 6 whole cherries<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chocolate chips<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">powdered sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">maraschino cherry juice from the jar<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-80710-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-80710-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"80710\"><h3 id=\"recipe-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-80710-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Preheat oven to 375. Line a cookie sheet with a silicone mat to help reduce cookie spread.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-80710-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. When light and fluffy, add the egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extract, and mix until thoroughly combined.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-80710-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">In a small bowl, whisk together all the dry (flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt) ingredients. Evenly sprinkle over the wet ingredients, and mix to combine.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-80710-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Next, place the chopped cherries and whole cherries on a paper towel to lightly dry them. Cut the 6 whole cherries in half to make 12 halves.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-80710-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Add the chopped cherries to the cookie dough and lightly stir them in (it&rsquo;s okay if they break up a bit).<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-80710-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Finally stir in 1\/4 cup of the chocolate chips.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-80710-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Drop large scoops of dough (2 tablespoons each) onto a cookie sheet, evenly spaced. Press each dough ball down slightly with your palm. Then, place a cherry half on top of each cookie.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-80710-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Bake for 12-13 minutes, until the edges of the cookie begins to set and the middles aren&rsquo;t wet. Let cool on the sheet pan 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-80710-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Once the cookies are cool, combine the powdered sugar with the maraschino juice from the jar. Drizzle the pink over the cookies.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-80710\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Video<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\">\n<div class=\"adthrive-video-player in-post\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\" data-video-id=\"qnFszl7S\" data-player-type=\"default\" override-embed=\"default\">\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2025-12-08\">\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Chocolate-Cherry-Cookies.MOV\">\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Chocolate cherry cookies stuffed with maraschino cherries and a pretty pink glaze!\">\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/thumbs\/qnFszl7S-720.jpg\">\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/qnFszl7S.mp4\">\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-80710-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Make Ahead: You can freeze this dough by pressing it flat in a freezer safe bag, or freeze it in dough balls. For either version, defrost over night in the fridge before baking. I don&rsquo;t recommend baking these from frozen because the cookies need to be pressed down slightly before baking to avoid being overly domed.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-80710-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">176<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">25<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">34<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">120<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">58<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">17<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">228<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">23<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container 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