CHERRY-FILLED HEART COOKIES

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These crisp, flaky cookies are a wonderful way to show you care. They take a little effort, but the smiles of satisfaction make it worthwhile. -Audrey Groe, Lake Mills, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen filled cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup red maraschino cherry juice
12 red maraschino cherries, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream the butter and shortening; gradually add sugar. Add egg, milk and vanilla. combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Meanwhile, for filling, combine sugar and cornstarch in small saucepan. Add juices, cherries and butter. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 1 minute. Chill. , Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-in. thickness; cut with a 2-1/2-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter dipped in flour., Place half of the cookies on greased baking sheets; spoon 1/2 teaspoon filling in the center of each. Use a 1-1/2-in. heart-shaped cutter to cut small hearts out of the other half of the cookies. (Bake small heart cutouts separately.) Place the remaining hearts over filled cookies; press edges together gently. Fill centers with additional filling if needed. Sprinkle with sugar. , Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Maheenn Rajpoot
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These are my go-to cookies for Valentine's Day. They're always a hit with my family and friends.


Maria Thomas
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Wilson's Rabopape
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These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of the sweet cherry filling and the buttery cookie dough. They're perfect for any occasion.


Trev Mac
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I was disappointed with these cookies. The dough was too dry and the cookies were too crumbly. The cherry filling was also too runny.


Falak shair khan 786 jan
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're also very easy to make, so I'll probably make them again for their school parties.


SARGAM KARKI
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I love how easy these cookies are to make. I can whip up a batch in no time. They're also so delicious and the cherry filling is the perfect touch of sweetness.


jfishdhs sjjsjsus
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These cookies are so cute and festive! I made them for my Valentine's Day party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them.


Sanjay Gurung
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I'm not much of a baker, but these cookies were a breeze to make. They turned out perfectly and tasted delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


usha pokhrel
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I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them! They're so easy to make and the heart shape is so festive.


Owaisjutt Owaisjutt
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These cookies were a huge hit at my Valentine's Day party! They were so easy to make and turned out so cute. The cherry filling was the perfect touch of sweetness.


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