CHERRY CORDIAL COOKIES

Cherry Cordial Cookies image

My family begs for these treats every year! The holidays just wouldn't be the same without them.

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Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Kirschwasser

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup dried cherries
⅓ cup cherry liqueur
½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup chopped white chocolate
½ cup chopped semisweet chocolate
½ cup chopped macadamia nuts

Steps:

Immerse dried cherries in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and set in a small bowl with the cherry liqueur to soak, the longer, the better. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, cream the butter with the brown sugar and white sugar. Stir in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Sift together the flour, and baking soda; stir into the creamed mixture. Gently fold in the cherries, with the liqueur, white chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate and macadamia nuts. Batter should be soft and creamy.
Drop cookie dough by tablespoons onto the prepared cookie sheet. Leave 2 to 3 inches of space between cookies. Bake for 12 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, cookies should be lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.9 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 38.1 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 74.1 mg, Sugar 33.3 g