For Cookies:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp rum extract
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 30 maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry with paper towels
• 2 Tbsp sugar, for coating

For Glaze:

• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tsp rum extract
• 4 tsp maraschino cherry juice

At a glance:

Servings: Makes 30

Active Time: 25 min

Total Time: 35 min

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, egg, and rum extract until light and fluffy. Add flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Beat well.
2. Flatten about 1 Tbsp dough. Place a cherry on top; mold dough around it. Roll in sugar. Repeat with remaining dough.
3. Place cookies 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 minutes. Cool on a rack.
4. For glaze, whisk ingredients; spoon over cookies.

Makes 30. Per Serving: 140 calories, 19g carbs, 1g protein, 6g fat, 20mg cholesterol, 90mg sodium, 1g fiber

source: http://www.dashrecipes.com/recipes/dr/c/chocolate-cherry-cordials-cookies.html