Chocolate Cherry Thumbprints

Ingredients

2 cups (12-ounce package) semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
1 3/4 cups quick or old-fashioned oats
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups (two 10-ounce jars) maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry

Directions

Microwave 1 cup chocolate chips in small, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Combine oats, flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Beat granulated sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla in a large mixer bowl until smooth. Beat in melted chocolate. Stir in oat mixture. Cover; chill dough for 1 hour. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Press deep centers with thumb. Place maraschino cherry into each center

Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Let stand 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Melt remaining chocolate chips as above; drizzle over cookies

Makes about 4 dozen.

Notes

These cookies were a hit with my son.

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