Brandied Cherry Pockets Recipe

Name: Brandied Cherry Pockets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 1 Land O Lakes Egg; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup dried cherries, finely chopped; 1/2 cup orange juice; 3 tablespoons orange marmalade; 1 teaspoon brandy extract; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 teaspoon brandy extract; 2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
1 Land O Lakes Egg
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried cherries, finely chopped
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 teaspoon brandy extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon brandy extract
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice

1
Combine sugar and butter in bowl.
2
Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
3
Add egg, sour cream and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed.
4
Add all remaining cookie ingredients; beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
5
Divide dough in half.
6
Wrap each half in plastic food wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.
7
Combine cherries and 1/2 cup orange juice in 1-quart saucepan.
8
Cook over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil.
9
Reduce heat to low.
10
Cook, uncovered, 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until cherries are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
11
Remove from heat.
12
Stir in orange marmalade and 1 teaspoon brandy extract.
13
Cool 15 minutes.
14
Heat oven to 375F.
15
Roll out dough on lightly floured surface, one-half at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), to 1/8-inch thickness.
16
Cut with 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter.
17
Place cookies 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
18
Spoon slightly rounded 1/2 teaspoon cherry filling onto center of each cookie.
19
Fold in half.
20
Seal edges with fork.
21
Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are set and bottoms are very lightly browned.
22
Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to cooling rack.
23
Cool completely.
24
Combine powdered sugar and 1/4 teaspoon brandy extract in small bowl.
25
Add enough orange juice for desired drizzling consistency.
26
Drizzle over cooled cookies.

1001

kcal

Calories

Fat

169

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened, 1 Land O Lakes Egg, 1/2 cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, Brandied Cherry Pockets falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Brandied Cherry Pockets

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Variations & substitutions

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