DRIED CHERRY AND ALMOND COOKIES WITH VANILLA ICING
Steps:
- For the Cookies: With an electric mixer, beat the butter, sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, cinnamon, and salt until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes, then beat in the egg. Add the flour and beat on the lowest speed until just blended. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the dried cherries and almonds. Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap and shape it into a log, about 12-inches long and 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Wrap the dough in the plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. (Dough can be made up to 3 days in advance). Arrange an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 heavy baking sheets with parchment paper. Cut the log crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Transfer the dough slices to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1-inch apart. Bake until the cookies are golden around the edges and puffed, about 15 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before icing, about 30 minutes. For the Icing: Put the powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the vanilla extract and water, adding more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the mixture becomes a drizzling consistency. (Makes about 2/3 cups icing, enough to ice both variations.) Put the cooled cookies on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Using a spoon or a fork, drizzle the cookies with the icing, allowing any excess icing to drip onto the baking sheet. Allow the icing to set before serving, about 1 hour. Cook's Note: To toast the almonds, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly toasted. Cool completely before using. Cook's Note Alternative: Replace the dried cherries with 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried apricots and add 2 tablespoons of toasted pine nuts. Also, use 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and omit the almond extract.
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Riya Akter
[email protected]I've been looking for a good dried cherry cookie recipe and this one is perfect! Thanks for sharing.
Joy Biswas
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious and festive, they're sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Grace Palacios
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making these cookies again for my next party.
Ilhaam Vuka
[email protected]These cookies were the perfect addition to my Christmas cookie platter.
Charles Roberts
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of dried cherries, but I still enjoyed these cookies.
MonkeyBones
[email protected]I thought these cookies were going to be more complex, but they were actually pretty simple to make.
Samansaif28 Saman
[email protected]These cookies were a bit dry, but the icing helped to balance out the flavor.
rupa swom
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cookies to spread out evenly, but they still tasted good.
DENIS MWANGI
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Zulem Alvarez
[email protected]I wasn't sure how these cookies would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're delicious and they look so festive.
MUHAMMAD ABDULLAH QADRI OFFICIAL NAATKHAWAN
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery. I'll definitely be making them again.
Mellesia Burke
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Essay Unmasked
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I especially love the chewy texture and the sweet and tart flavor of the dried cherries.