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CHERRY ALMOND SNOWDROPS



Cherry Almond Snowdrops image

As soon as I was old enough, I helped make these distinctive almond cookies. You can freeze the dough, so they're perfect for the busy holidays. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups plus 2 tablespoons cake flour
3/4 cup plus 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place cake flour, 3/4 cup confectioner's sugar and salt in a food processor; pulse until blended. Add butter and extracts; pulse until butter is the size of peas. Add cherries and almonds; pulse until combined (dough will be crumbly)., Shape dough into 1-in. balls, pressing firmly to adhere; place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned., Cool on pans 10 minutes. Roll warm cookies in remaining confectioners' sugar. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHERRY ALMOND SNOWDROPS



Cherry Almond Snowdrops image

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 can(s) plus 2 tablespoons cake flour
3/4 cup(s) plus 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1 cup(s) cold butter, cubed
2 teaspoon(s) vanilla
1/2 teaspoon(s) almond extract
1/2 cup(s) dried cherries, chopped
1/4 cup(s) finely chopped almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place cake flour, 3/4 cup confectioner's sugar and salt in a food processor; pulse until blended. Add butter and extracts; pulse until butter is the size of peas. Add cherries and almonds; pulse until combined (dough will be crumbly).
  • Shape dough into 1-in. balls, pressing firmly to adhere; place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Cool on pans 10 minutes. Roll warm cookies in remaining confectioners' sugar. Cool on wire racks.

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