Sugared Cherry Jewels
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min./batch
YIELD: about 5 dozen.
The texture and crunch of the sugar coating make these chewy cookies extra special. I love the bright cherry center and the fact that they look lovely in a holiday gift box or tin.
Ingredients
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1 cup butter, softened
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/3 cup light corn syrup
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2 large egg yolks, room temperature
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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Additional sugar
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1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and halved
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the corn syrup, egg yolks and vanilla. Gradually add the flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
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2.
Roll into 1-in. balls; roll each ball in additional sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each. Press a cherry half in the center.
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3.
Bake at 325° for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts
2 cookies: 132 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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