CHERRY & MACADAMIA NUT COOKIES

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Tart dried cherries and sweet macadamia nuts make an unbeatable combo. Plus, the cherries add a pop of color for the holidays.-Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 1 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
2/3 cup macadamia nuts, toasted and finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flours; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in cherries and nuts., Shape level tablespoons of dough into balls; place 1-in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottoms just begin to brown. Cool on pans 10 minutes., Place remaining confectioners' sugar in a small bowl. Roll slightly cooled cookies in sugar; return cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Roll cookies in sugar again just before serving.

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Luke Furnival
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.


NAYITURIKI Seth
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These cookies are so delicious! The cherry and macadamia nuts are a perfect combination.


Fidd
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and colorful.


mdsahjalal khan
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These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're delicious and easy to make.


Addison Lodder
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success. I sold out in no time!


Real Boy
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These cookies are so good! I love the chewy texture and the flavor of the cherries and macadamia nuts.


Jess Greaves
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of chewy and crispy.


mohannad aboromman
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These cookies are so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Md Alim
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Rj Ansharul
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These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion.


Thanh Huynh
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I love the combination of cherries and macadamia nuts in these cookies. They're so chewy and flavorful.


Ruby Marvin
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Taha Ashfaq
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I made these cookies for my husband's birthday and he loved them. He said they were the best cookies he's ever had.


Rafi Moradi
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These cookies are so delicious! The cherry and macadamia nuts are a perfect combination.


Nangita Mazee
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I've been looking for a good cherry macadamia nut cookie recipe for a while now, and this one is definitely a keeper. The cookies are easy to make and they turn out perfect every time.


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


Frank Franky
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They're so soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. The cherry and macadamia nuts add a delicious touch of flavor and texture.