CLASSIC CHERRY PIE COOKIES

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These cute cookies will be the hit of any cookie tray. The cocoa-based buttercream frosting is piped over the filling to mimic a lattice crust.-Lorri Reinhardt, Big Bend, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
2/3 cup butter, softened
5 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 to 10 teaspoons 2% milk
3/4 teaspoon baking cocoa
2 drops yellow food coloring
1 jar (12 ounces) cherry preserves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. On a lightly floured surface, shape dough into two 6-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm., Unwrap and cut into 3/8-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve piping consistency. Tint frosting with cocoa and food coloring. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; fill with frosting., Spread preserves over cookies to within 1/4 in. of edges. Pipe lines across the top of each cookie, forming a lattice. Pipe a fluted edge around the tops of cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Larhubarbe Louis Michael Orlando
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These cookies were a disappointment. They were dry and crumbly.


Ziarul Ziarul
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out as good as the ones in the picture.


HAMZALu2312E hamza
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


ds p
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I'm not a fan of cherry pie, but I loved these cookies.


gamer Runu
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover cherry pie filling.


Munsif Jan
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes.


Jamil Ahmed
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These cookies are perfect for a summer picnic.


Ghulamfareed ghulamfareed
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I love the combination of the tart cherries and the sweet cookie crust.


Payal Julius
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These cookies are amazing! I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Mary Chipako
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These cookies were a disappointment. They were dry and crumbly.


Tom Johnson
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out as good as the ones in the picture.


Lovaro Jamal
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These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Nephi Kavea
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I made these cookies with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They turned out great!


Md Titu Khan
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're perfect for a special occasion.


Emmanuel Okechukwu
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I'm not a big fan of cherry pie, but these cookies changed my mind. They're delicious!


Bondi
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These cookies are so good! The cherry filling is tart and sweet, and the cookie crust is buttery and flaky.


Harun45 Mohammod
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Satanic Potato
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These cherry pie cookies were a hit! They were easy to make and tasted just like cherry pie. I will definitely be making them again.