Cherry-Almond Slices Recipe

Name: Cherry-Almond Slices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softned; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 dash salt; 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon orange juice or 1 tablespoon kirsch; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1/3 cup finely chopped almonds; 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon milk; 1/2 cup cherry preserves (I use raspberry jam); 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped (optional); 1/4 teaspoon shortening (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softned
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 dash salt
2 eggs
1 tablespoon orange juice or 1 tablespoon kirsch
2 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup finely chopped almonds
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 cup cherry preserves (I use raspberry jam)
1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped (optional)
1/4 teaspoon shortening (optional)

1
Line a cookie sheet with foil;set aside In a large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on med-high for 30 sec.
2
Add brown sugar,baking powder,and salt.
3
Beat until combined.
4
Beat in eggs and orange juice until combined.
5
Beat in as much flour with the mixer as possible use a wooden spoon to add any remaning flour and 1/4 cup of nuts.
6
Divide dough in half.
7
Shape each half into prepared cookie sheet.
8
Flatten to 1 in thick.
9
Make an indention that's 1 in wide and 1/2 in deep down the middle of each log from end to end.
10
Combine egg and milk.
11
Brush on top and sides of dough.
12
Spoon in filling.
13
Sprinkle with remaining nuts.
14
Bake in a 375 oven for 25-30 min or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean.
15
Cool logs on cookie sheet on a wire rack for an hour.
16
Transfer logs to a cutting board,with a serrated knife cut each log crosswise into 1/2 in thick slices.
17
If desired, in a small pan heat chocolate and shortening over low heat until melted,stir frequently.
18
Drizzle over slices.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softned, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 dash salt, and more.

Yes, Cherry-Almond Slices 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 Slices

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