FESTIVE CHERRYETTES

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This is my dad's favorite Christmas cookie. It is on the order of a shortbred cookie. I absolutely hate nuts but you don't really taste them in this cookie. I put the nuts in my blend and ground them fine.

Provided by Cheesehead

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla (Yes Tablespoons)
2 cups flour
1 cup pecans, finely chopped
20 candied cherries

Steps:

  • Blend together shortening, butter, salt, sugar and vanilla.
  • Add flour and pecans and mix into a soft dough.
  • Chill.
  • Preheat oven to 325° F and grease cookie sheets.
  • Measure out level tablespoonfuls of dough and roll between palms of hands to form round balls.
  • Place on greased cookie sheets.
  • Press a little indentation in center in each cookie with a thimble and put half of cherry on top.
  • Bake in preheated 325 oven for 25 minutes.

Jawas Khan
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These cherryettes are amazing! They are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Habibullah Brohi
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These cherryettes are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they are still good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Owen Taber
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I highly recommend these cherryettes. They are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion.


MD Khalu
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These cherryettes are the perfect gift for any chocolate lover. They are so delicious and decadent.


Smrity Soudha
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I love the way these cherryettes look. They are so elegant and festive.


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These cherryettes are a bit time-consuming to make, but they are definitely worth the effort. They are so delicious and impressive.


Billy Swartz
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I made these cherryettes for my Christmas party and they were a big hit! They are so festive and delicious.


Tony Kenneth
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These cherryettes are the perfect size for a party or potluck. They are also easy to transport.


Lungile Nzuza
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These cherryettes are a great way to use up leftover cherries. They are also a fun and easy project to do with kids.


Naushaji FF
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I love the combination of cherries and chocolate in these cherryettes. They are so delicious and decadent.


Game in Boss
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These cherryettes are the perfect holiday treat! They are so easy to make and they look so impressive. I will definitely be making them again.


Noelle Gilliam
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I made these cherryettes for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They are so cute and festive.


Mazher Basra
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These cherryettes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Sajid Pramee
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I've made these cherryettes several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and the results are always impressive. I highly recommend them!


Naseer U din Anjum
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These cherryettes are a delightful treat! The combination of sweet cherries and rich chocolate is simply irresistible. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. My family and friends loved them!