Cherry Almond Cups Recipe

Name: Cherry Almond Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 can (8 ounces) almond paste, cut into cubes; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 18 each red and green maraschino cherries, patted dry; 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (8 ounces) almond paste, cut into cubes
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
18 each red and green maraschino cherries, patted dry
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

1
In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Roll into 1-in. balls.
2
Press dough onto the bottoms and up the sides of well-greased miniature muffin cups. Bake at 350u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool in pans on wire racks.
3
In a small bowl, beat the almond paste, butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs. Spoon 2 teaspoonfuls into each cooled cup; top each with a cherry.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 16-18 minutes or until lightly browned and filling is set. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
5
In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over cookies.

1371

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Cherry Almond Cups 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.

Cherry Almond Cups

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