CRISP CHERRY-TOPPED COOKIES

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I make hundreds of cookies each Christmas to share with family and friends. With red and green candied cherries, these look so lovely on a holiday cookie tray.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups crisp rice cereal, crushed
Red and green candied cherries, halved

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugar. Beat in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in cereal. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Place a cherry half in the center of each. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

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Jessica Champiin
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I love these cookies! They are so soft and chewy, and the cherry topping is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Faith Njurai
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These cookies are the perfect way to use up leftover cherries. They are so easy to make and they always turn out delicious.


Mehwish Aziz
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in no time! Everyone loved them.


Md Jubel
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These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love the cherry topping!


Nahomy Izaguirre
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I love the combination of the sweet cherry topping and the soft, chewy cookies. I will definitely be making these again.


Mb Biniyam
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These cookies are perfect for a summer picnic. They are light and refreshing, and the cherry topping is a fun and festive touch.


Joel Brown
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the festive cherry topping.


Maria Mohamed
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover cherries. They are so easy to make and they always turn out delicious.


Itx_me Zarmeen
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I love these cookies! They are so soft and chewy, and the cherry topping is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Raja Khalil
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These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. The cherry topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Vincent Neale
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in no time! Everyone loved them and I had to make another batch the next day.


Hassan ali Rashid ali
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These cookies are perfect for a summer party! The cherry topping is so refreshing and the cookies themselves are light and airy. I will definitely be making these again.


ZION MAX
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I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them! They are so easy to make and the cherry topping is a fun and festive touch.


Alhassan Dantata Mustapha
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These cookies are so good! I love the combination of the sweet cherry topping and the soft, chewy cookies. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Arrdee
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I made these cookies for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They are so easy to make and the cherry topping is delicious.


Paul Miracle
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These cookies were a hit with my family and friends! The cherry topping is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the cookies themselves are soft and chewy. I will definitely be making these again.