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Cherry-Almond Refrigerator Cookies

Looking for a tasty holiday dessert? Then check out these cherry-almond cookies that can be made ahead of time.

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Prep Time 1 hr 15 min
Total Time 3 hr 30 min
Servings 60

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

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Directions

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.
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.
3 Form dough into 2 (8-inch) logs. Wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
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.
5 Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until edges start to turn golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

These are ideal holiday cookies. You can keep the logs of dough in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks and bake them as you need fresh cookies. Or double-wrap them and freeze up to 1 month.

Add an elegant look to these cookies by piping with powdered sugar drizzle. It is quick and easy if you line up rows of cookies so you can just pipe along a long row. Separate the cookies slightly as they set so they don’t stick together.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Cookie

Calories: 80
Calories from Fat: 35),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 3 1/2g; 3 1/2%
(Saturated Fat 2g, 2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 10mg; 10%;
Sodium: 60mg; 60%;
Total Carbohydrate: 12g; 12%
(Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 7g 7% ),
Protein: 1g; 1%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 2%;
Vitamin C: 0%;
Calcium: 0%;
Iron: 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 Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 1/10/2012 6:49:27 PM REPORT ABUSE grandmaplenty said:

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I had to try these as they reminded me of a cookie my mom used to make. They are so easy to make, and I love being able to have the leisure to bake them when I want to. My husband loved these so much that he ate the WHOLE batch in almost 2 days. I made them on Friday and they were gone by Sunday afternoon. Every time I turned around, he had a handful.

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Posted 12/20/2011 6:18:48 PM REPORT ABUSE Mikya said:

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Very easy cookie and good flavor. I did one pan and next will coat in sugar sprinkles for a little more flavor.

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Posted 12/14/2011 10:26:17 AM REPORT ABUSE pugmom01 said:

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These are very good. Especially like that the dough can be stored in refridgerator & sliced & baked as needed so they'll taste fresh. I've already shared with family & friends who have also liked them.

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