Merry Cherry Cookie Tarts Recipe

Name: Merry Cherry Cookie Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons 2% milk; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup cherry preserves; 1 large egg white, lightly beaten; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons 2% milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cherry preserves
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, milk and extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. round cookie cutter.
3
Place half of the cutouts 2 in. apart on greased
4
. Top each with a heaping teaspoonful of preserves; top with remaining cutouts. Crimp edges together with a fork to seal. With a sharp knife, cut an X in the top of each cookie. Brush tops with egg white.
5
Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
6
In a small bowl, mix the glaze ingredients; spread over cooled cookies. Let stand until set.

915

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons 2% milk, and more.

Yes, Merry Cherry Cookie Tarts 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.

Merry Cherry Cookie Tarts

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