Well, hello there.
Welcome to the new online home of a farmgirl’s dabbles!
I’m so dang happy to be settling in,
thoroughly enjoying the fresh space that Lauren at Restored 316 has prepared for me.
We’re still working out some kinks in the site, but I couldn’t be more smiley right now.
I had planned to share this recipe for Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies with you before Christmas, as they are a staple of our holiday sweets platter. But then the new blog design came into play. And that design included cherries. So I’ve been holding onto this, a recipe for one of my favorite cookies, in anticipation of this day. You should also know that these make a beautiful Valentine’s Day treat…and that’s right around the corner, folks!
Tessa rolled the dough, pressed in her thumbprint, & added the cherries.
This recipe is great for getting kids involved in the kitchen. Our girls love to roll the soft chocolate dough into little balls, stamp them with their thumbprints, and then fill the indentations with maraschino cherries. I do believe that part of their desire to be involved is being allowed to snitch cherries during the process. But, hey, that’s our rule around here. If you help, you get to taste test!
These Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies are super moist and tender, with an extremely thin outer crust. The cherries are topped with a fudgy frosting that gets baked right on the cookies, making them chewy and utterly irresistible. I hope you find them irrestible, too!
And now, to further the celebration of my new online home,
and to THANK YOU for visiting a farmgirl’s dabbles…
I’m giving away a $50 Amazon gift card!
*****This giveaway is now closed. The winner is Shane R. Thank you to EVERYONE who entered!
To enter to win:
- Simply leave a comment telling me about something new you plan to try in 2012. That something new can be absolutely anything…a paint color you’ve been dying to try on your walls, a new book that’s been begging you to open it, or a hobby you’d like to take up. Me? I’m going to learn how to wield a kitchen torch!
And for extra entries:
- Join a farmgirl’s dabbles on facebook. Leave a comment letting me know.
- Follow a farmgirl’s dabbles on twitter. Leave a comment letting me know.
- Share this giveaway on facebook and/or twitter and let me know with a separate comment for each way you shared.
Sample tweet: @farmgirlsdabble has a new home & a $50 Amazon #giveaway! Check it out here: http://wp.me/pTM9A-1nM - Subscribe by RSS feed or email. Leave a comment letting me know.
This giveaway will remain open until Wednesday, January 25th, 6:00 pm CST. One winner (USA residents only) will be chosen at random. I will email the winner, who will then have 48 hours to respond. If there is no response, another winner will be chosen.
Disclosure: This prize is being provided by a farmgirl’s dabbles, as a token of my sincere appreciation for YOU!
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 c. unsalted butter
- 1 c. sugar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 48 undrained maraschino cherries (about one 10-oz. jar)
- 6 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 c. sweetened condensed milk
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°.
Whisk together flour and cocoa in a small bowl and set aside. In a large bowl beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for about 30 seconds, or until softened. Add sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Beat until well combined. Add egg and vanilla. Beat well. Gradually beat in the flour mixture.
Shape dough into 1" balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Press down in the center of each ball with your thumb to create an indentation. Drain maraschino cherries and reserve the juice. Place a cherry in the center of each cookie's indentation.
In a small saucepan combine the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Heat until chocolate is melted. Stir in 4 teaspoons of reserved cherry juice. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the frosting over each cherry, spreading to cover the cherry fully. If the frosting is too thick, just add a little more of the reserved cherry juice to thin it out.
Bake about 10 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.
Source
adapted very slightly from Better Homes & Gardens magazine
http://www.afarmgirlsdabbles.com/2012/01/11/chocolate-covered-cherry-cookies-new-home-giveaway/
I’m linking up with the following:
- Cheryl at TidyMom for I’m Lovin’ It (Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day)
- Allison at Alli ‘n Son for Sweet Tooth Friday (Orange Triple Berry Muffins)
- Robyn at Add a Pinch for Mingle Monday (Gratitude)
One new thing on my “to try in 2012″ list is making lemon curd.
Thanks for the opportunity!
I want to lose 10 pounds so I can wear a bikini in Hawaii this June!
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I finally moved out of student housing and into a real grown-up apartment with a nice kitchen, so I want to put it to use! My goal is to finally make all the recipes I’ve been bookmarking!
For 2012 I am going to start my own blog… I hope
KNIT!!! I will learn to knit this year no matter what
For 2012, I am going to take action and I am going to be more active!
I’m learning how to do goldwork needlework.
Oh my, those cookies look so good! I’m attempting to try a new (to us) food every week this year. So far, so good. It’s been fun to think outside the box
I’m going to try Zumba fitness this year. it seems to be a popular workout and said to be fun by a friend of mine that recommends it.
I’ve ‘liked’ a farmgirl’s dabbles on Facebook.
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I tweeted about this giveaway:
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I tweeted about this giveaway:
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I subscribed via email.
My family moved to a new house in a new place this year, so that is a lot of new already, but I am going to try to learn how to knit this year as well. i started off the year with a beginners class and I want to practice and get better as the year goes on.
I also subscribed via email and am super excited!
I also liked you on facebook.
can’t say i have anything “planned” for 2012 – don’t really go for resolutions &/or making plans for the year ahead – more of a do things whether old or new as they need or circumstances are for kind of person.
Hi! I love your website
I am a new visitor, but will definitely be coming back.
My plan to try something new – paint cabinets! never done it and I am a little scared!
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Nice to meet you! I just painted our kitchen cabinets last spring. After being apprehensive for so long to do it, it turned out to be a welcome breath of fresh air. Only wish I had done it sooner! Best wishes to you!
I subscribed via email
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I want to run! I’ve never been a runner, but I’m planning to start training for my first 5K.
I’m trying sewing this year! And probably some chocolate covered cherry cookies – yum!
I’d like to take doula training!
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I would like to learn new crafts (all seasons) and take the time to start it up again. No time for me anymore. But the big one is I need to learn how to sew again. I need to make time with my mama.She is a master seamstress. P.s. that is a great question.
I wish I had more time to sew! Best wishes for some very rewarding sewing time with your mama in 2012!
I like a farmgirl’s dabbles on facebook
I shared this giveaway on my fb page.
I am following via email too.
I love the chocolate cherry cookies! We made them two years ago for Christmas baskets… they almost didn’t make it out of the house, they were so yummy!
This year I plan to make my hobby of photography into a business!
love those cookies!
I am hoping to turn my photography hobby into a business this year.
i am trying to eat healthier this year so i am always looking for new things to cook at home for my family. I am also exercising more so that i can live a longer life for my children
2012 is going to be a great year! Something that I decided to try this year was to make something new each week to share with my family. My first attempt was an absolute HIT! I made YOUR Lasagna Soup! It was incredible my 10 year old asked for seconds! Thanks for sharing your world with all of us!
You’re going to have so much delicious fun this year! I’m so glad you liked the soup. It’s on my list for tomorrow, a very welcome thought in this frigid weather we’re having! Thanks for visiting!!
My “something new” for 2012 is to get my kitchen organized starting with a remodeling project this Spring and putting together a binder of my favorite recipes.
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I tweeted about the giveaway https://twitter.com/#!/shanerus/status/161139484883300352
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In 2012, I plan to become a reader. I’ve never been that interested in reading, sadly, but I want that to change. So far I’ve found a couple books I like reading and hope to continue reading regularly throughout the year.
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I have been consciously trying to do that myself. I like reading alot, but often find myself only reading magazines, short articles, etc. I’ve been trying to read BOOKS again, and I LOVE it!!
I subscribed to email updates
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I just signed up for beginner cake decorating class at Michael’s. I have 3 sons and they didn’t care what the cupcakes looked like. But I want to make something special for the granddaughters.
So sweet, love it! Have fun with that!
I have already joined your blog via email
These sound so good! I cannot wait to try them. That can be my new thing for January 2012!
For 2012, I plan to back up all our digital photos – including printing & enjoying in photo albums. As much as I like to watch the pictures via slideshow, there’s nothing like snuggling on the sofa w/the family & reminiscing with a photo album.
That’s quite the undertaking…but so rewarding to have done. Best wishes!!
i’m going to try needlepoint in 2012!
After 32 years of marriage, I am beginning 2012 with peace and love for myself and my sweet sons.
I’m starting to shop/eat local, and supporting the small businesses in my area. I have found so many new things and resources in doing this!
I like you on FB!
I follow you on Twitter!
I subscribe!
I am going to learn more cooking basics, like how to chop better!