SPICED CHERRY BELLS

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Coffee and ginger flavor this old-fashioned recipe Peggy Graving of Butte, Montana received from her mother-in-law years ago. "I always bake up a batch for the dessert buffet I host on Christmas Eve," Peggy writes. "Everyone comments on the taste, and the bell shape of the cookies adds to the festive occasion."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield About 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
1 egg
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1-1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
14 maraschino cherries, quartered

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in corn syrup, egg and cream. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate dough for 2-4 hours or overnight. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , In a bowl, combine the first three filling ingredients; mix well. Stir in pecans. Place 1/2 teaspoon of filling in the center of each cookie. Shape into a cone by folding edges of dough to meet over filling; pinch edges together. Place a piece of cherry at open end of each bell for clapper. , Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tamara Lothian
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use more spices.


Mina Mina
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These cherry bells were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Daniella Flair
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This recipe was easy to follow and the cherry bells turned out great!


Gadhi Gadhi
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I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to use cherries, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The spiced cherry bells were a delicious and unique treat.


Hasan Ali
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These cherry bells are the perfect summer treat. They're refreshing and delicious.


Wyatt Snyman
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's always a hit.


Medrine Ngetha
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I'm not a huge fan of cherries, but I really enjoyed these spiced cherry bells. The spices really brought out the flavor of the cherries.


Darshan Kumar
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These cherry bells were so good!


Mdjoy Joy
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I love this twist on the classic cherry bell recipe! The addition of spices gives them a unique and delicious flavor.


Abdulai Mohammed
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These spiced cherry bells were a hit! They were easy to make and had the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I'll definitely be making them again.


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