DRIED CHERRY AND ALMOND COOKIES WITH VANILLA ICING
Steps:
- For the Cookies: With an electric mixer, beat the butter, sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, cinnamon, and salt until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes, then beat in the egg. Add the flour and beat on the lowest speed until just blended. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the dried cherries and almonds. Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap and shape it into a log, about 12-inches long and 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Wrap the dough in the plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. (Dough can be made up to 3 days in advance). Arrange an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 heavy baking sheets with parchment paper. Cut the log crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Transfer the dough slices to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1-inch apart. Bake until the cookies are golden around the edges and puffed, about 15 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before icing, about 30 minutes. For the Icing: Put the powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the vanilla extract and water, adding more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the mixture becomes a drizzling consistency. (Makes about 2/3 cups icing, enough to ice both variations.) Put the cooled cookies on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Using a spoon or a fork, drizzle the cookies with the icing, allowing any excess icing to drip onto the baking sheet. Allow the icing to set before serving, about 1 hour. Cook's Note: To toast the almonds, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly toasted. Cool completely before using. Cook's Note Alternative: Replace the dried cherries with 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried apricots and add 2 tablespoons of toasted pine nuts. Also, use 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and omit the almond extract.
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John Yahayi
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! I loved the combination of dried cherries and almonds. The vanilla icing was the perfect finishing touch.
Shanizi Namagembe
[email protected]These cookies were okay, but I've had better. The flavor was good, but they were a bit too chewy for my taste.
Aimark Atencio
[email protected]These cookies were a bit of a disappointment. They were too soft and the flavor was bland. I won't be making them again.
Shamsuddeen Y. Adam
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Maxim Paymushkin
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try them again with a different type of icing.
Shankar Budthapa
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're so soft and chewy, and the flavor is amazing. I've already made them twice and they're definitely going to be a regular in my cookie rotation.
NAVEED QAMAR
[email protected]These cookies were easy to make and they turned out great! I used a different type of dried fruit, but they still tasted delicious.
Keg Tron
[email protected]I was looking for a new cookie recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one. These cookies are absolutely delicious! The dried cherries and almonds add a nice touch of flavor and the vanilla icing is the perfect finishing touch.
Kisele Violin
[email protected]These cookies are so good! I love the tartness of the dried cherries and the sweetness of the vanilla icing. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Saim Ahmad
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a favorite. They're soft and chewy, with a great flavor. I especially love the addition of dried cherries and almonds.
Fateha islam Tammi
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of dried cherries and almonds, and the vanilla icing is the perfect finishing touch.