YULETIDE CHERRY COOKIES

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Crispy on the outside, these eye-catching cherry-topped cookies are chewy and tender on the inside. They're a big hit whenever I take them to holiday parties or cookie exchanges! -Verna Hofer, Mitchell, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup crushed crisp rice cereal
15 red and/or green maraschino cherries, halved and patted dry

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar. Beat in almond extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in crushed cereal. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a cherry half into the center of each cookie. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Islamic Scolers
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These cookies are amazing! I love the cherry flavor, and they're so soft and chewy. I will definitely be making these again.


Lionel Wollensack
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These cookies were a bit dry, but they had a good flavor. I would add more butter next time.


Mugume Ronald
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Marcus Ibarra
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These cookies are delicious! I love the cherry flavor and the soft texture.


shakila Begum
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Sarora Habibty 2007
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Patrica Stephanie Tustin
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These cookies are amazing! I love the cherry flavor, and they're so soft and chewy.


ryker bennett
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These cookies were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I would add more butter next time.


Paul Van Niekerk
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so festive and delicious, and they're really easy to make. I highly recommend them!


Aftab Chishti
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These cookies were easy to make and they turned out great! I love the cherry flavor.


Rahat Lateef
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Reggie Taylor
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Negar Omidi
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These cookies are delicious! The cherry flavor is subtle, and the cookies are not too sweet. I will definitely be making these again.


Hbz Mutebi93
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I love these cookies! They're so soft and chewy, and the cherry flavor is perfect. I've made them several times now, and they're always a favorite.


Thokozani Dumakude
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and they're really easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again next year.