Cherry Nut Nuggets

Name: Cherry Nut Nuggets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 ⅓ cups finely chopped pecans; maraschino cherry, drained and cut in half

Eats Now Editorial Team · 846 kcal · General

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Cherry Nut Nuggets – a delicious recipe with shortening, cream cheese, sugar, egg, almond, flour. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ⅓ cups finely chopped pecans
maraschino cherry, drained and cut in half

1
Cream shortening and cream cheese,gradually add sugar,beating at medium spped until light and fluffy.
2
Add egg and almond extract,beating well.
3
Comine flour,soda and salt,stir flour mixture into creamed mixture.
4
Chill dough at least 1 hour.
5
Shape dough into 1 inch balls.
6
Roll in pecans,and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
7
Gently pressa cherry hlf into center of each cookie.
8
Bake at 350 for 16-18 minutes.
9
Cool on racks.

846

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

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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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Cherry Nut Nuggets 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
846 kcal
Category
General

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