Best 4 Fayes Cherry Bells Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where flavors dance and aromas tantalize the senses. Today, we embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for cooking "Faye's Cherry Bells", a treat that promises to burst with sweet and tangy goodness. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, this article will guide you through the process of creating this delectable dessert. Prepare to indulge in a symphony of flavors as we explore the perfect combination of tart cherries, flaky pastry, and a hint of sweetness. Get ready to awaken your taste buds and let your kitchen transform into a haven of culinary artistry. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's dive into the world of "Faye's Cherry Bells"!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY BELL COOKIES



Cherry Bell Cookies image

My mother, who was an avid collector of cookie recipes, always baked this cookie for Christmas. It is one of the many had in her special recipe book, which held only her favorite recipes.

Provided by Robin J.

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 cup butter
1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
¼ cup dark corn syrup
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon cream
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons cherry juice
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
60 maraschino cherries, halved

Steps:

  • Sift together: 3 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ginger and 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee. Put aside.
  • Cream 1 cup butter or margarine. Add 1 1/4 cups brown sugar. Cream well. Blend in dark corn syrup, egg, and cream. Add dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Roll out dough, 1/3 at a time on floured board to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut cookies into 2 1/2 inch rounds. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • To Make Filling: Combine 1/3 firmly packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, 3 tablespoons cherry juice. Stir in 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts, chopped fine.
  • Place 1/2 teaspoon filling in center of each round. Shape into a bell by folding sides of dough to meet over the filling using spatula to fold over sides. Make top of bell narrower than at the clapper end. Place 1/2 of a maraschino cherry (cut side down) at open end of each bell for clapper. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 24.2 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 116.8 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

MRS. B'S CHRISTMAS BELLS



Mrs. B's Christmas Bells image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield about 4 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
1 large egg
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1 tablespoon instant espresso
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice (from jar)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups finely chopped toasted pecans
27 maraschino cherries without stems, halved (from two 10-ounce jars)

Steps:

  • Make the Dough: Beat the brown sugar and butter with an electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the corn syrup, egg, cream, and lemon zest. Whisk together the flour, instant espresso, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; gradually add to the butter mixture, and beat at low speed until combined. Shape the dough into a flat disk; wrap with plastic wrap. Chill the dough until firm, at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Make the Filling: Stir together the brown sugar, maraschino cherry juice and butter until blended; stir in the pecans.
  • Roll the dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut with a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter. Place the dough circles 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Place 1/2 teaspoon of the filling in the center of each dough circle. Shape into a cone by folding the edges of the dough to meet over the filling; pinch the edges together. Place 1 cherry half at the opening end of each bell for the clapper.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Cool on the pans for 5 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

SPICED CHERRY BELLS



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Coffee and ginger flavor this old-fashioned recipe Peggy Graving of Butte, Montana received from her mother-in-law years ago. "I always bake up a batch for the dessert buffet I host on Christmas Eve," Peggy writes. "Everyone comments on the taste, and the bell shape of the cookies adds to the festive occasion."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield About 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
1 egg
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1-1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
14 maraschino cherries, quartered

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in corn syrup, egg and cream. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate dough for 2-4 hours or overnight. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , In a bowl, combine the first three filling ingredients; mix well. Stir in pecans. Place 1/2 teaspoon of filling in the center of each cookie. Shape into a cone by folding edges of dough to meet over filling; pinch edges together. Place a piece of cherry at open end of each bell for clapper. , Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MARY'S BELL COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Coffee     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Cherry     Pecan     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 5 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 18

For filling
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
15 to 18 maraschino cherries (from a 10-oz jar), including 3 tablespoons juice
1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans (5 oz)
For cookies
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon instant-coffee granules or instant-espresso powder
1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
1 cup vegetable shortening (preferably trans-fat free), at room temperature
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
1 large egg
1 tablespoon heavy cream
Special Equipment
a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter; a small offset spatula

Steps:

  • Make filling:
  • Stir together brown sugar, butter, and 3 tablespoons cherry juice until combined, then stir in pecans. Set cherries aside.
  • Make cookies:
  • Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Whisk together flour, ginger, baking soda, salt, and coffee.
  • Beat together brown sugar and shortening in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, 6 to 8 minutes. Add corn syrup, egg, and cream and beat until combined well.
  • Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture, then mix until combined.
  • Roll out one third of dough between 2 sheets of wax paper to 1/8-inch thick (about 15 by 11 inches). Chill dough on wax paper on a baking sheet until slightly firm, about 10 minutes. Cut out as many cookies as possible with cutter and transfer with a metal spatula to 2 ungreased large baking sheets, spacing them 1/2 inch apart. Roll out, chill, and cut remaining dough in same manner. Reserve scraps.
  • Center 1/2 teaspoon nut filling on lower half of each cookie, then, using spatula, fold sides in toward center to form a cone. (Dough may crack along fold; part of filling will be exposed.)
  • Stem and quarter cherries. Place 1 cherry quarter over exposed filling on each cookie to make bell clapper.
  • Bake cookies, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until edges are pale golden, 12 to 16 minutes total. Transfer to racks to cool completely.
  • Reroll scraps, then make more cookies in same manner (reroll only twice), baking them on cooled sheets.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor. If fresh cherries are unavailable, you can use frozen or canned cherries, but be sure to thaw them completely before using.
  • Pit the cherries before using. You can use a cherry pitter or a knife to do this.
  • If you don't have a cherry pitter, you can use a knife to cut around the cherry pit and then pop it out with your fingers.
  • Be careful not to overcook the cherries. They should be cooked until they are softened but still hold their shape.
  • Serve the cherry bells immediately or store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Cherry bells are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with fresh cherries, sugar, and a few other simple ingredients. Cherry bells can be served as a dessert, snack, or appetizer. They are also a great way to use up leftover cherries. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, try making a batch of cherry bells. You won't be disappointed!

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