YULETIDE CHERRY COOKIES
Crispy on the outside, these eye-catching cherry-topped cookies are chewy and tender on the inside. They're a big hit whenever I take them to holiday parties or cookie exchanges! -Verna Hofer, Mitchell, South Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar. Beat in almond extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in crushed cereal. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a cherry half into the center of each cookie. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Shahzaib Chandio
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out terrible. I don't recommend this recipe.
Vincenta Alexander
[email protected]These cookies were a huge disappointment. They were dry and flavorless.
Willie Murphy
[email protected]Meh.
Dark_ Skull752
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they still have a good flavor.
Khuzeni Zikalala
[email protected]I had a hard time finding candied cherries, so I used dried cherries instead. They worked just fine.
Sana Tajak
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still very good.
Zipporah Lennorah
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of chewy and crispy.
MD jihad Mollah
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious! I highly recommend them.
Anurag Roy
[email protected]I love the combination of cherries and almonds in these cookies. They're the perfect holiday treat!
Razaz Omer
[email protected]These cookies were a breeze to make! I was able to whip up a batch in under an hour. They're also very versatile. I added some chopped walnuts to mine for a little extra crunch.
Ashiru Shehu
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of cherries, but I'm so glad I did! The cookies were perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness and tartness. They were also incredibly soft and chewy.
Anabel Cosmas
[email protected]These cookies brought back so many fond memories of Christmases past. The smell of the cherries and almonds filled my kitchen and made it feel so festive. They were a huge hit with my family and friends, and I will definitely be making them again nex