My wonderful friend Amber sent me a Care package shortly after Christmas, she included a bunch of baked goods and two outfits for Maddy. One of the baked goods where dipped cherry cookies, I had trouble sharing with Adam, they remind me of spritz which are my favorite cookie ever but these are bigger, with more flavor.
Maddy sporting her new outfit. Thank you Amber!
You need to make these cookies ASAP! I cannot wait to make them again, I am very glad I brought most to work otherwise I would of eaten the whole batch!
Dipped Cherry Cookies (Found On: Ambers Delectable Delights, Originally Adapted From: Taste of Home)
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar, divided
- 1 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries, drained
- 12 ounces white baking chocolate, finely chopped, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 teaspoons shortening
- Coarse sugar and red edible glitter
In a large bowl, combine flour and 1/2 cup sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Knead in the cherries, 2/3 cup white chocolate and extract until dough forms a ball.
Shape into 3/4-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a glass dipped in remaining sugar. Bake at 325° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a microwave, melt shortening and remaining white chocolate at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Dip half of each cookie into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with coarse sugar and edible glitter. Place on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container.
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Maddy is definitely adorable in her new outfit. I am glad that you enjoyed the cookies!
How precious! Those cookies look perfect for Valentine’s Day!