CLASSIC CHERRY PIE COOKIES

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These cute cookies will be the hit of any cookie tray. The cocoa-based buttercream frosting is piped over the filling to mimic a lattice crust.-Lorri Reinhardt, Big Bend, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
2/3 cup butter, softened
5 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 to 10 teaspoons 2% milk
3/4 teaspoon baking cocoa
2 drops yellow food coloring
1 jar (12 ounces) cherry preserves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. On a lightly floured surface, shape dough into two 6-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm., Unwrap and cut into 3/8-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve piping consistency. Tint frosting with cocoa and food coloring. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; fill with frosting., Spread preserves over cookies to within 1/4 in. of edges. Pipe lines across the top of each cookie, forming a lattice. Pipe a fluted edge around the tops of cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Muhammad King
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Overall, these cookies were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted great.


Md Antor Jisan 1234
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These cookies were a bit of a disappointment. The filling was too sweet and the cookie crust was too dry.


Sheneeza Khan
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I wasn't sure how these cookies would turn out, but they were actually really good! The cherry filling was tart and sweet, and the cookie crust was flaky and buttery.


deepfried antifreeze
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These cookies are delicious! I would definitely recommend them to anyone who loves cherry pie.


Lawrence Kazibwe
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best cookies they've ever had.


Monster Gaming gaming
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These cookies are so good! I love the combination of the sweet cherry filling and the buttery cookie crust.


Christopher Smith
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The cookies didn't turn out as I expected. The filling was too runny and the cookie crust was too dry.


The ABS
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


VOID JAYZI
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I love these cookies! They're so easy to make and they always taste amazing.


Mai Abdelhady
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out great! They were so good that I ate them all in one sitting.


Mohammed Al kadri
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These cookies are delicious! The cherry filling is so good and the cookie crust is perfect.


Haytham Mezher
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they always come out perfect.


Omor Tambir
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Emily Vaske
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These cherry pie cookies are amazing! The filling is perfectly tart and sweet, and the cookie crust is flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again.