SPICED CHERRY BELLS

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Coffee and ginger flavor this old-fashioned recipe Peggy Graving of Butte, Montana received from her mother-in-law years ago. "I always bake up a batch for the dessert buffet I host on Christmas Eve," Peggy writes. "Everyone comments on the taste, and the bell shape of the cookies adds to the festive occasion."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield About 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
1 egg
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1-1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
14 maraschino cherries, quartered

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in corn syrup, egg and cream. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate dough for 2-4 hours or overnight. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , In a bowl, combine the first three filling ingredients; mix well. Stir in pecans. Place 1/2 teaspoon of filling in the center of each cookie. Shape into a cone by folding edges of dough to meet over filling; pinch edges together. Place a piece of cherry at open end of each bell for clapper. , Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

O'mariah Carney
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Delicious! I used fresh cherries and they were so juicy and flavorful. The spices were perfectly balanced.


Tanya Pollock
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These cherries were amazing! I added a bit of extra cinnamon and they were perfect. Will definitely be making these again and again.


Wafa Khan
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Not a fan of the cloves in this recipe. Otherwise, the cherries were good.


Zhakary Thornburg
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Easy to make and very tasty! I served these cherries over pancakes and they were a hit.


nuru Ahmed
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These cherries were the perfect addition to my holiday punch! They added a beautiful color and a delicious flavor.


Afeez Arabambi
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Delicious! I used a mix of fresh and frozen cherries and they both worked great. Will definitely be making these again.


Brond Munda
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These cherries were a bit too tart for my liking, but I added a bit of honey and they were perfect.


Hussein Aly
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Not sure what I did wrong, but my cherries turned out really bland. Maybe I didn't use enough spices?


khan mubeen khan
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Easy to make and very tasty! I served these cherries over ice cream and they were a hit.


Annie Hanz
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These cherries were the perfect addition to my holiday fruitcake! They added a beautiful color and a delicious flavor.


Sara Saturnino
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Ngenue Larisa
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Delicious! I used fresh cherries and they were so juicy and flavorful. The spices were perfectly balanced.


sundar Mukhiya
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Not a fan of the cloves in this recipe. Otherwise, the cherries were good.


Kalavathi Kalavathi
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These cherries were amazing! I added a bit of extra cinnamon and they were perfect. Will definitely be making these again and again.


Hassan Taseer
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The spiced cherries were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them. Would recommend using less spice next time.


Mtho Nkosi
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Easy to make and delicious! I used frozen cherries and they worked great. Will definitely be making these again.


Taimoor Oppal
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Followed the recipe exactly and the cherries came out perfectly! They were slightly tart and very flavorful. My family loved them.


Mst Silpi
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This recipe was a hit at my holiday party! I loved the unique combination of spices and the cherries added a beautiful pop of color. Will definitely make this again.