WHITE CHOCOLATE-DIPPED CHERRY THINS

White Chocolate-Dipped Cherry Thins image

Try these delicious cherry and walnut cookies dipped in vanilla-flavored candy coating - perfect for dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 4h30m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg
3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 container (8 oz) red candied cherries, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 package (20 oz) vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark)
Edible glitter, if desired

Steps:

In large bowl, beat sugar, butter, vanilla, almond extract and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. On low speed, beat in flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in cherries and walnuts.
Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a roll, about 8 inches long and 2 inches in diameter. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap; refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.
Heat oven to 375°F. Cut rolls into 1/8-inch slices. On ungreased cookie sheets, place slices 2 inches apart. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until light brown. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, microwave candy coating as directed on package until melted and smooth. Dip about 1/3 of each cookie at an angle into coating, allowing excess coating to drip back into bowl. Place on waxed paper; sprinkle with glitter. Let stand about 1 hour or until coating is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g