Description
Delight in these Cherry Christmas Cookies, a festive treat combining buttery dough with vibrant candied cherries and crunchy nuts. Perfect for holiday celebrations, these cookies offer a delightful balance of sweetness and texture.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 2 cups candied cherries, quartered (red, green, or a combination)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract fully into the creamed mixture.
- Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the flour to the mixture, mixing well to form a cohesive dough.
- Fold in Cherries and Nuts: Gently fold the quartered candied cherries and chopped nuts into the dough for even distribution.
- Shape the Dough: Lay a piece of parchment or waxed paper on the counter, place one-third of the dough onto it, and roll it by hand into a log shape approximately 2 inches in diameter.
- Wrap and Chill: Wrap the log securely in the parchment or waxed paper, twisting the ends, then place it in the refrigerator. Repeat this process with remaining dough portions.
- Chill Dough: Allow all logs to chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours to firm up the dough.
- Slice the Dough: Remove the dough logs from the refrigerator and unwrap. Using a sharp knife, cut slices 1/4 inch thick.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the slices onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them appropriately.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until light golden brown around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your festive Cherry Christmas Cookies!
Notes
- Use red or green candied cherries for a festive look and authentic flavor.
- Ensure dough chills for at least 3 hours to make slicing easier and maintain cookie shape during baking.
- For a crunchier texture, toast the nuts lightly before adding to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
