Chocolate Cherry Thumbprints

Name: Chocolate Cherry Thumbprints
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter; 23 cup granulated sugar; 14 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 large egg; 1 34 cups all-purpose flour; 6 ounces neufchatel cheese or 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 34 cup sifted powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped; 24 maraschino cherries, cut into halves, well drained

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Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter
23 cup granulated sugar
14 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 large egg
1 34 cups all-purpose flour
6 ounces neufchatel cheese or 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
34 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped
24 maraschino cherries, cut into halves, well drained

Directions

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["Using an electric mixer, beat together butter and the granulated sugar until well blended.", "Add cocoa powder and beat until combined.", "Add egg and beat until mixed well.", "Add half of the flour and mix just until combined.", "Using a wooden spoon, stir in the remaining flour until well blended (do not use mixer at this point or you will toughen the dough).", "Cover and chill at least 1 hour or until easy to handle.", "Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.", "Fold in the chopped cherries; set aside.", "Form chilled cookie dough into 48 balls (1 inch in diameter each).", "Place about 2\" apart on ungreased cookie sheets