DRIED CHERRY-ALMOND FILLED COOKIES
My original recipe. I came up with this out of necessity when I needed a special cookie for a Holiday party. Rich cherry almond flavor in a cream cheese dough. Be sure to soak the cherries before using or filling will be dry. Cooking/prep time does not reflect time to refrigerate dough.
Provided by GrammaJeanne
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 48 cookies, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Dough: Cream the cheese and butter in the bowl of an electric stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, until light.
- Add sugar, salt and vanilla until moistened. With mixer on low, add flour and mix until combined.
- Dump dough onto well-floured board and roll into a ball. Divide ball into quarters, wrap each piece in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Filling: Soak cherries in a combination of Amaretto and white grape juice for several hours (in a pinch, heat on low until liquid is hot but do not boil, then add cherries and soak at least 20 minutes - allow to cool before using).
- Place cherry mixture, almond extract, sugar and almonds in food processor, fitted with metal blade. Pulse/process until ingredients form a grainy paste (if necessary add a little more liquid). Scrape sides down once during processing.
- Roll out each dough ball to a uniform thickness of about 1/8 inch. Cut into 2 inch circles and place on parchment covered cookie sheets. Place a level measuring teaspoon of filling in center of each round. Pull over to fold in half (forming a half moon) and press edges gently together to form a seal.
- If desired, brush each cookie with an egg wash of 1 beaten egg and 1 tablespoon milk just before baking.
- Bake 1 sheet at a time on center rack of preheated 350 degree oven for 18-20 minutes or until bottom edge becomes golden. Remove to wire rack and let cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 30.7, Sodium 122.7, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 8.3, Protein 3.6
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aundrea baker
[email protected]These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Damian Archer
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of dried cherries, so I used cranberries instead. They turned out really well!
Khizar Warraich
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. I always have a few extra egg whites in my fridge, so this recipe is perfect for me.
Dirui
[email protected]I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.
Ashabi Taiwo
[email protected]These cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious!
Mary Shannon
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the almonds for chopped walnuts. They turned out just as good!
Sheikh Zohaib
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect addition to any holiday cookie platter. They're festive and delicious!
rafia shaikh
[email protected]I love that these cookies are made with whole wheat flour. It makes them a little healthier than traditional cookies.
Cool creeper
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling guilty. They're not too unhealthy, and they're still really delicious.
Zahir Bangulzai
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these cookies without any problems. They're so easy to follow.
Manuel Alanis
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the way the cherries and almonds complement each other.
fazl khan
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
Honaija Akter
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out perfectly. They're so delicious and I can't wait to make them again.
Mr. Hridoy
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover dried cherries. I also like that they're not too dense, so they're perfect for a light snack.
Kelo Ngwenya
[email protected]I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're also not too sweet, which I appreciate.
Phil Clayton
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're perfect for a quick snack or dessert.
Suraj Nepal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of dried fruit in cookies, but I decided to give these a try and I'm glad I did! The cherries and almonds add a nice flavor and texture.
William Shines
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of dried cherries and almonds.