Christmas Bonbons Recipe

Name: Christmas Bonbons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup butter, plus; 1 tablespoon butter, softened and divided; ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided; ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; 1 (7 ounce) jarcan almond paste; 2 eggs, room temperature; 48 candied red cherries; 1 unsweetened chocolate square; 1 tablespoon softened butter; ½ cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon milk; ½ teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

¾ cup butter, plus
1 tablespoon butter, softened and divided
¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 (7 ounce) jarcan almond paste
2 eggs, room temperature
48 candied red cherries
1 unsweetened chocolate square
1 tablespoon softened butter
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
½ teaspoon vanilla

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream 1/2 cup of the butter and 1/2 cup of the sugar.
3
Add vanilla.
4
Add flour gradually, mixing well.
5
Spread in lightly greased 9x13x2 inch baking pan.
6
Bake at 350 for about 15-20 minutes, or until cookie base is golden.
7
Remove from oven.
8
Using the mixer set to medium speed, mix almond paste, remaining 1/4 cup butter, remaining 1/4 cup sugar and the eggs.
9
Spread over cookie base.
10
Arrange cherries on batter with six across and eight down (48) Do not press cherries into batter.
11
Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until done.
12
The cookie should feel firm when pressed lightly with fingers.
13
Remove to rack and let cool.
14
Meanwhile, combine all glaze ingredients and blend until smooth.
15
Drizzle chocolate over cooked bonbon mixture.
16
When glaze is set, cut into 48 pieces.

1092

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup butter, plus, 1 tablespoon butter, softened and divided, ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Christmas Bonbons 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.

Christmas Bonbons

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