These delicious cookies make great gifts!

Cherry Cordial Cookies

Ingredients

1 — 17-1/2 oz. package sugar cookie mix
3/4 cup chopped dried cherries
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
3/4 cup cherry preserves
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup white baking chips

Directions

~Place the cookie mix, cherries, butter, and egg in a large bowl; beat until well mixed.

~Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.

~Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes (or until edges are browned).

~Meanwhile, place cherry preserves in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir in chocolate chips until melted.

~Using the back of a tablespoon, make an indentation in the center of each warm cookie. Fill indentations with cherry mixture. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

~Microwave white baking chips until melted. Drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.

~Makes about 3-1/2 dozen.

*Cookies can be stored for 1 week in an airtight container at room temperature.