JEWELED COOKIE SLICES

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Field editor Rosella Peters of Gull Lake, Saskatchewan notes, "I often mark recipes with 'G' for good, 'VG' for very good; this seasonal favorite is marked 'VVG'! I usually double the recipe."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup red and green candied cherries or chopped candied pineapple
2 tablespoons chopped blanched almonds

Steps:

  • Line an 8x4-in. loaf pan with plastic wrap. In a large bowl, beat melted butter and sugars until blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually beat into butter mixture. Stir in cherries and almonds. Transfer to prepared pan. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Invert dough onto a cutting board; remove plastic wrap. Cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Johnny Trusdell
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These cookies are okay, but I've had better.


Yumi Rosales
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies didn't turn out. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Abdul ghafoor khan
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I'm not a big fan of these cookies. They're too sweet and the texture is a bit off.


lukas mhulo
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These cookies are a lot of work to make, but they're worth it. They're so beautiful and delicious.


Raja love Hassan
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth it. The cookies are delicious!


ADAM Glal
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These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Marlene Davies
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I've never made these cookies before, but they turned out great! I'm so glad I tried them.


Morgan Hirn
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These cookies are so festive and fun! I love the way they look and taste.


Same Arslan
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Alex Slatt
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Damaris Lopez
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so delicious and festive, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Louise Parkinson
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These jeweled cookie slices were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the festive colors. I will definitely be making these again next year.