FAYE'S CHERRY BELLS

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Categories Cookies Berry Bake Christmas Parade

Yield Makes about 5 1/2 to 6 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 cup dark Karo syrup
1 egg
1 tablespoon heavy cream
For the nut filling:
1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons maraschino-cherry juice
About 72 maraschino cherries

Steps:

1. Sift flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, and coffee; set aside. Cream the butter with an electric mixer. Add brown sugar; mix well. Blend in the Karo syrup, egg, and cream. Add dry ingredients and mix to make dough; chill well. Meanwhile, prepare filling: Combine nuts, brown sugar, and cherry juice; set aside.
2. Roll out 1/3 of the dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness; cut into 2 1/2-inch rounds and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Place 1/2 teaspoon of filling in the center of each cookie, then shape into a bell by folding the sides over the filling, making the tops narrower than the bottoms. Place a cherry at the wide end for the clapper. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool for 1 minute on a baking sheet, then transfer to a rack to cool.

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Umar Abdullahi Aminu

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These cherry bells are the perfect summer treat. They're light, refreshing, and the perfect way to cool down on a hot day.

Gabirel P

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I love that this recipe uses fresh cherries. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the cherry bells.

Kristen Silvers

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I've made these cherry bells several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the crust is always flaky and golden brown.

ERNEST KIZITO

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These cherry bells are the perfect way to use up fresh cherries. They're also a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.

Godofspeed 20

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I'm not a big baker, but I was able to make these cherry bells without any problems. They're really easy to follow and the results are amazing.

Tambou God'spower

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These cherry bells were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They're so delicious and everyone loved them.

Gaming with Joshua and blake

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I made these cherry bells for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect dessert for a special occasion.

Gwen Rippy

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I've tried several different recipes for cherry bells, but this one is by far the best. The filling is perfectly sweet and tart, and the crust is flaky and golden brown.

zulfiqar khan

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These cherry bells are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve.