Almost Cherry Garcia Cookies Recipe Recipe

Name: Almost Cherry Garcia Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. dry sour cherries; 1/3 c. cherry liqueur; 1/2 c. butter - (1 stick); 1/2 c. granulated sugar; 1/2 c. light brown sugar - (packed); 1 x egg; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp almond extract; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 1/2 c. flour; 3/4 c. coarsely-minced white chocolate; 1/2 c. coarsely-minced semi-sweet chocolate; 1/2 c. coarsely-minced macadamia nuts (optional)

Servings: persons

1 c. dry sour cherries
1/3 c. cherry liqueur
1/2 c. butter - (1 stick)
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. light brown sugar - (packed)
1 x egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp almond extract
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 c. flour
3/4 c. coarsely-minced white chocolate
1/2 c. coarsely-minced semi-sweet chocolate
1/2 c. coarsely-minced macadamia nuts (optional)

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Plump dry cherries by covering with boiling water.
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Let stand a couple of min.
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Drain well and toss with cherry liqueur.
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Drain when required or possibly even better, let sit a couple of hrs or possibly overnight for best flavor, then drain and use in recipe.
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Cream butter with granulated and brown sugars.
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Blend in egg, vanilla and almond extracts.
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Mix in salt, baking soda and flour.
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Mix in liquid removed cherries, white and semisweet chocolate and nuts.
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Batter should be soft.
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Drop in generous Tbsp.
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onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
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Bake at 350 degrees till lightly browned around edges, 12 to 14 min.
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This recipe yields 30 cookies.
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Comments: Inspired by Ben and Jerry's Cherry Garcia ice cream, this buttery cookie offers the tang of chewy, dry sour cherries, along with chunks of white and dark chocolate.
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Macadamia nuts are optional but terrific.
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Use the best white chocolate you can find.
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An adult cookie which kids also adore.
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NOTES :

1225

kcal

Calories

Fat

174

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 c. dry sour cherries, 1/3 c. cherry liqueur, 1/2 c. butter - (1 stick), 1/2 c. granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Almost Cherry Garcia Cookies Recipe 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 Recipe

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