Dried Cherry and Almond Cookies with Vanilla Icing (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe
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Directions:
- For the Cookies:
- In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the butter, sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, cinnamon, and salt until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes, then beat in the egg. Add the flour and beat on the lowest speed until just blended. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the dried cherries and almonds.
- Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap and shape it into a log, about 12-inches long and 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Wrap the dough in the plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. (Dough can be made up to 3 days in advance).
- Arrange an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 heavy baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut the log crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Transfer the dough slices to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1-inch apart. Bake until the cookies are golden around the edges and puffed, about 15 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before icing, about 30 minutes.
- For the Icing:
- Put the powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the vanilla extract and water, adding more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the mixture becomes a drizzling consistency. (Makes about 2/3 cups icing, enough to ice both variations.)
- Put the cooled cookies on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Using a spoon or a fork, drizzle the cookies with the icing, allowing any excess icing to drip onto the baking sheet. Allow the icing to set before serving, about 1 hour.
- Cook's Note: To toast the almonds, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly toasted. Cool completely before using.
- Cook's Note Alternative:
- Replace the dried cherries with 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried apricots and add 2 tablespoons of toasted pine nuts. Also, use 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and omit the almond extract.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 420.56 Kcal (1761 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 182.01 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 20.22g | 31% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 12.81mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 426.96mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 884.37mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbs | 55.95g | 19% | |
| Sugars | 33.26g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.59g | 2% | |
| Protein | 5.23g | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 36.9mg | 4% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 427.89 Kcal (1791 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 185.19 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 20.58g | 31% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 13.04mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 434.41mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 899.81mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbs | 56.93g | 19% | |
| Sugars | 33.84g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6g | 2% | |
| Protein | 5.32g | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 37.6mg | 4% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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