Cherry Almond Delights Recipe

Name: Cherry Almond Delights
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 package (17-1/2 ounces) sugar cookie mix; 1-1/2 cups slivered almonds; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 24 maraschino cherries, well-drained; Confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 large egg, room temperature
1 package (17-1/2 ounces) sugar cookie mix
1-1/2 cups slivered almonds
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
24 maraschino cherries, well-drained
Confectioners' sugar

1
In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in egg. Add cookie mix; mix well (dough will be sticky). Shape dough into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to handle.
2
Place almonds and sugar in a food processor; pulse until almonds are finely chopped. Add eggs; process until mixture forms a paste. Add butter and vanilla; process until blended.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Shape dough into 1-1/4-in. balls; press onto bottom and up the sides of greased mini muffin cups.
4
Place 1 Tbsp. filling in each cup. Top each with a cherry. Bake 16-18 minutes or until edges are golden and filling is set. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Dust tops with confectioners' sugar before serving.

976

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 3 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1 large egg, room temperature, 1 package (17-1/2 ounces) sugar cookie mix, and more.

Yes, Cherry Almond Delights 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.

Cherry Almond Delights

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