1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon cherry extract
2 teaspoons maraschino cherry liquid
3 to 4 drops red food color
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
48 milk chocolate candy drops or large chocolate chips
In large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, butter,
cherry liquid, extracts and food color. Blend well. Add
flour and salt. Stir in cherries. If necessary for easier
handling, cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1
hour. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart
on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10
to 12 minutes or lightly golden brown. Immediately top
each cookie with candy. Press down firmly. Remove from
cookie sheets.
Makes 4 dozen.
Thanks for the recipe I cooked with it last night. In addition to the cherry extract I also add 1/2 tablespoon of tart cherry powder. I have been cooking with it for over the past six months and it is a great way to add antioxidants to my recipes. It is sometimes hard to find but I have been buying mine from Traverse Bay Farms. I also get my dried cherries from them, too.
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