Black Forest Cookies
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 sprinkleson icing as well to get the red/green
effect just perfect for the Christmas holiday.
