Indulge in these delightful chocolate cherry pie cookies that combine the rich flavors of chocolate and cherries in a soft, buttery cookie.

Scale

1 cup salted butter

softened

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp almond extract

optional

2 cups all-purpose flour

spooned & leveled

3/4 cup powdered sugar

pinch of salt

1 can cherry pie filling

4 ounces milk or white chocolate

for decorating

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour and pinch of salt to the mixture, blending until just combined.
Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, creating a small indentation in the center of each cookie.
Fill the indentation with a spoonful of cherry pie filling.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-18 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Melt the chocolate and drizzle over the cooled cookies for decoration.

For a decorative touch, consider adding crushed nuts or sprinkles on top of the melted chocolate before it sets.

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