SUGARED CHERRY JEWELS

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The texture and crunch of the sugar coating make these chewy cookies extra special. I love the bright cherry center and the fact that they look lovely in a holiday gift box or tin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Additional sugar
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and halved

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the corn syrup, egg yolks and vanilla. Gradually add the flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Roll into 1-in. balls; roll each ball in additional sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each. Press a cherry half in the center. , Bake at 325° for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Adnan Keyani
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I highly recommend this recipe for sugared cherries. They're delicious, easy to make, and sure to impress your guests.


Naod Gerbikadan
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These sugared cherries are a great way to add a touch of elegance to any dessert.


Jasbir Nicholas (Jazz,)
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I love how these sugared cherries sparkle. They're so pretty and festive.


Aaren Johnson
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These sugared cherries are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


jethanand parihar
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I made these sugared cherries for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


Hikmat Wazir
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These sugared cherries are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Ervin Huff
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I've never made sugared cherries before, but this recipe was super easy to follow. The cherries turned out perfectly.


SK SJIB KOMUR RAJ
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These sugared cherries are a great way to use up leftover cherries. They're also a fun and festive treat for kids.


Kaylin Hively
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I love the combination of sweet and tart in these sugared cherries. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Mohamed Shaakir
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These sugared cherries are so easy to make and they look so impressive. I'm definitely going to make them again.


jack brown
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I'm not a huge fan of cherries, but these sugared cherries are amazing. I could eat them all day long.


Hem Thapa
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These sugared cherries are the perfect addition to any dessert table. They're sweet, tart, and absolutely gorgeous.


shaida khan
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The sugared cherries turned out so sparkly and festive. I can't wait to make them again for my next party.


Nick Anderson
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I love how easy these are to make. I always have a batch of sugared cherries on hand for snacking.


R M Rakib
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These sugared cherry jewels are a beautiful and delicious treat. I made them for a party and they were a huge hit.


Meileinkya Mcduffie
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Absolutely delightful! The sugared cherries were a hit at my holiday party. They were so easy to make and added a festive touch to the dessert table.