Ingredients
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8
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8
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1/2
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1/4
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1
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2
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1 1/2
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1/2
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1/4
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1
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1/4
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1 1/2
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Directions
Dried Cherry-Almond Filled Cookies, My original recipe I came up with this out of necessity when I needed a special cookie for a Holiday party Rich cherry almond flavor in a cream cheese dough Be sure to soak the cherries before using or filling will be dry Cooking/prep time does not reflect time to refrigerate dough , Oh Wow! These are sooo good! I love any kind of cookies, and those with liqueur are even better! These were so full of flavor used dried Royal Anne Cherries (it’s what I had) and they were great I soaked the cherries for about 3 hours before making and they were nice & moist Thanks for a wonderfully sinful treat!
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Steps
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1
Done
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Dough: Cream the Cheese and Butter in the Bowl of an Electric Stand Mixer, Fitted With the Paddle Attachment, Until Light. |
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2
Done
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Add Sugar, Salt and Vanilla Until Moistened. With Mixer on Low, Add Flour and Mix Until Combined. |
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3
Done
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Dump Dough Onto Well-Floured Board and Roll Into a Ball. Divide Ball Into Quarters, Wrap Each Piece in Plastic Wrap and Refrigerate For 1-2 Hours. |
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4
Done
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Filling: Soak Cherries in a Combination of Amaretto and White Grape Juice For Several Hours (in a Pinch, Heat on Low Until Liquid Is Hot but Do not Boil, Then Add Cherries and Soak at Least 20 Minutes - Allow to Cool Before Using). |
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5
Done
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Place Cherry Mixture, Almond Extract, Sugar and Almonds in Food Processor, Fitted With Metal Blade. Pulse/Process Until Ingredients Form a Grainy Paste (if Necessary Add a Little More Liquid). Scrape Sides Down Once During Processing. |
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6
Done
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Roll Out Each Dough Ball to a Uniform Thickness of About 1/8 Inch. Cut Into 2 Inch Circles and Place on Parchment Covered Cookie Sheets. Place a Level Measuring Teaspoon of Filling in Center of Each Round. Pull Over to Fold in Half (forming a Half Moon) and Press Edges Gently Together to Form a Seal. |
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7
Done
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If Desired, Brush Each Cookie With an Egg Wash of 1 Beaten Egg and 1 Tablespoon Milk Just Before Baking. |
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8
Done
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Bake 1 Sheet at a Time on Center Rack of Preheated 350 Degree Oven For 18-20 Minutes or Until Bottom Edge Becomes Golden. Remove to Wire Rack and Let Cool Completely. |
