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Cherry-Almond Refrigerator Cookies

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 28, 2011
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Looking for a tasty holiday dessert? Then check out these cherry-almond cookies that can be made ahead of time.

Cherry-Almond Refrigerator Cookies

  • Prep Time 1 hr 15 min
  • Total 3 hr 30 min
  • Servings 60
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped red candied cherries
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Sprinkle almonds in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown. Cool 10 minutes. In food processor, process almonds until finely chopped; set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add egg and almond extract; beat on medium speed until smooth. On low speed, beat in flour, baking powder and salt until dough forms. Stir in cherries and chopped almonds.
  • Step 
    3
    Form dough into 2 (8-inch) logs. Wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Step 
    4
    Heat oven to 375°F. Cut dough into 1/8- to 1/4-inch slices. On ungreased cookie sheets, place slices 2 inches apart.
  • Step 
    5
    Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until edges start to turn golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

Nutrition

80 Calories
3 1/2g Total Fat
1g Protein
12g Total Carbohydrate
7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Cookie
Calories
80
Calories from Fat
35
Total Fat
3 1/2g
6%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
4%
Sodium
60mg
2%
Potassium
20mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
12g
4%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
7g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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