CHERRY-ALMOND REFRIGERATOR COOKIES
Looking for a tasty holiday dessert? Then check out these cherry-almond cookies that can be made ahead of time.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h30m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle almonds in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown. Cool 10 minutes. In food processor, process almonds until finely chopped; set aside.
- In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add egg and almond extract; beat on medium speed until smooth. On low speed, beat in flour, baking powder and salt until dough forms. Stir in cherries and chopped almonds.
- Form dough into 2 (8-inch) logs. Wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Heat oven to 375°F. Cut dough into 1/8- to 1/4-inch slices. On ungreased cookie sheets, place slices 2 inches apart.
- Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until edges start to turn golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
CHERRY ALMOND REFRIGERATOR COOKIES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325. Beat butter, sugar then beat in egg and almond essence. Add flour and salt; stir until blended. Stir in cherries and almonds. Divide dough into thirds; shape into 10 inch long logs. Wrap and chill or freeze. Slice into 1/8 or 1/4 inch cookies placed 1 inch apart. Bake on top and bottom thirds , rotating and switching halfway through - about 8-10 minutes. Will yield approx. 12 dozen.
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