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Cherry Nut Cookies

So pretty with a dusting of powdered sugar, these cookies are fabulous! —Susan Westerfield, Albuquerque, New Mexico

25 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min./batch

Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) golden raisins and cherries
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cherry juice blend
Dash ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 white chocolate Toblerone candy bar (3.52 ounces), finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted
2 teaspoons water
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the first four ingredients. Bring to a
boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until most
of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Cool.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until
smooth. Gradually add flour.
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth, about
3 minutes. Roll into a 12-1/2-in. square; cut into 2-1/2-in.
squares.
Stir candy and walnuts into fruit mixture. Drop filling by
tablespoonfuls onto the center of each square. Bring two opposite

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Cherry Nut Cookies (continued)

Directions (continued)

corners to center; moisten edges with water and pinch together.
Place 1 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350°
for 16-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to
cool.
Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container.
Yield: 25 cookies.

Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie equals 132 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 40 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.