FAYE'S CHERRY BELLS

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Categories     Cookies     Berry     Bake     Christmas     Parade

Yield Makes about 5 1/2 to 6 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 cup dark Karo syrup
1 egg
1 tablespoon heavy cream
For the nut filling:
1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons maraschino-cherry juice
About 72 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • 1. Sift flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, and coffee; set aside. Cream the butter with an electric mixer. Add brown sugar; mix well. Blend in the Karo syrup, egg, and cream. Add dry ingredients and mix to make dough; chill well. Meanwhile, prepare filling: Combine nuts, brown sugar, and cherry juice; set aside.
  • 2. Roll out 1/3 of the dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness; cut into 2 1/2-inch rounds and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Place 1/2 teaspoon of filling in the center of each cookie, then shape into a bell by folding the sides over the filling, making the tops narrower than the bottoms. Place a cherry at the wide end for the clapper. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool for 1 minute on a baking sheet, then transfer to a rack to cool.

Ethan Hodgson
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These cherry bells are so cute and festive. I made them for a Christmas party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!


Naveedmansab
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I'm not a big fan of cherry desserts, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did because they were actually really good! The cherry flavor was subtle and the filling was creamy and smooth.


Ericka Gallardo
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These cherry bells are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and they're the perfect way to use up fresh cherries.


Mazen Jehad
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I've been making these cherry bells for years and they're always a hit at potlucks. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Namwasa Beatrice
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I made these cherry bells for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Saqlain Akhter
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These cherry bells were a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just because I used tart cherries. I'll try making them again with sweet cherries next time.


Atheep Boss
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I was looking for a new dessert recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one. The cherry bells were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were totally worth it. They were so delicious!


Jihad Nasser
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I've made these cherry bells several times and they're always a hit. I love that they're so easy to make and that I can use fresh or frozen cherries.


l p
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These cherry bells are so cute and festive. I made them for a Christmas party and they were a big hit.


joseph guthrie
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I'm not a big fan of cherries, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did because they were actually really good! The cherry flavor wasn't too overpowering.


Tj Rohn
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cherry bells turned out great! They were the perfect addition to my dessert table.


Karen Thompson
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These cherry bells were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Rouge Raven
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I was looking for a new cherry dessert recipe and I'm so glad I found this one. The cherry bells were delicious and they were so easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Seth Grimes
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These cherry bells are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cherries.


Ajoy Paul
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I've been making these cherry bells for years and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Malik Abdullah rouf
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These cherry bells were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.