Holiday Hideaways Recipe

Name: Holiday Hideaways
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; 2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 jars (10 ounces each) maraschino cherries, well drained; 10 ounces white candy coating, divided; 4 tablespoons butter-flavored shortening, divided; 8 ounces dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped; Finely chopped pecans

Servings: persons

3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 egg
1 tablespoon whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 jars (10 ounces each) maraschino cherries, well drained
10 ounces white candy coating, divided
4 tablespoons butter-flavored shortening, divided
8 ounces dark chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped
Finely chopped pecans

1
In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
2
Form 2 teaspoons of dough into a ball. Flatten ball with a glass coated with cooking spray. Place a cherry in the center; roll dough around cherry. Repeat with remaining dough and cherries. Place balls 2-in. apart on ungreased
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4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 10-12 minutes or until set and the edges are lightly browned. Cool 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
5
Grate 2 oz. white candy coating; set aside. In a microwave, melt remaining white coating with 2 tablespoons shortening; stir until smooth. Melt dark coating with remaining shortening in a microwave; stir until smooth.
6
Dip half the cookies into white coating; allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. Sprinkle with pecans. Dip the remaining cookies in dark coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. Sprinkle with grated white coating. Let stand until set. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

960

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup sugar, 2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon whole milk, and more.

Yes, Holiday Hideaways 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.

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