Almost Cherry Garcia Cookies Recipe

Name: Almost Cherry Garcia Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried sour cherries; 1/3 cup cherry brandy; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup coarsely chopped white chocolate; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup dried sour cherries
1/3 cup cherry brandy
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup coarsely chopped white chocolate
1/2 cup coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate
1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
3
Plump the dried cherries by soaking them in boiling water to cover for a couple of minutes.
4
Drain well and toss with cherry brandy.
5
Let the cherries sit in the brandy for a couple of hours, or even overnight for the best flavor, then drain before using.
6
Cream the butter with both sugars.
7
Blend in the egg, vanilla and almond extracts.
8
Fold in the salt, baking soda and flour.
9
Fold in the cherries, white and dark chocolate and, if using, the macadamia nuts.
10
Batter should be soft.
11
Drop in generous tablespoons onto the baking sheets, leaving space between dollops of batter.
12
Bake until lightly browned around the edges, 12-14 minutes.
13
Cool on racks.

1021

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried sour cherries, 1/3 cup cherry brandy, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, 1/2 cup white sugar, and more.

Yes, Almost Cherry Garcia Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Almost Cherry Garcia Cookies

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