Maraschino Cherry Almond Cookies Recipe

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Maraschino Cherry Almond Cookies
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  1. Place the butter in a mixing bowl, and beat with an electric mixer on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in 2/3 cup of confectioners' sugar, then add almond extract, eggs, and salt, and beat until the mixture is fluffy and well combined, about 3 more minutes. Reduce mixer speed to medium, and gradually beat in flour until the dough is smooth, about 1 minute. Gently stir in the maraschino cherries.
  2. Form the dough into 2 logs about 1 inch in diameter, roll each log in plastic wrap or waxed paper, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 2 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line several baking sheets with parchment paper.
  4. Cut each dough log into about 25 slices about 1/2-inch thick, and place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1/2 inch of space between each cookie.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are set but not browned, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove to cooling racks to cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
  6. To make icing, beat egg whites with lemon juice until frothy, about 1 minute, then beat in vanilla extract and confectioners' sugar, a cupful at a time, until the icing is smooth and spreadable. Spread about 1 teaspoon of icing on each cooled cookie, and let the icing harden before stacking.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1005.69 Kcal (4211 kJ)
Calories from fat 464.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.56g 79%
Cholesterol 58.24mg 19%
Sodium 951.93mg 40%
Potassium 1979.13mg 42%
Total Carbs 126.45g 42%
Sugars 73.2g 293%
Dietary Fiber 0.88g 4%
Protein 11.46g 23%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 75.5mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 452.69 Kcal (1895 kJ)
Calories from fat 208.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.21g 79%
Cholesterol 26.22mg 19%
Sodium 428.49mg 40%
Potassium 890.86mg 42%
Total Carbs 56.92g 42%
Sugars 32.95g 293%
Dietary Fiber 0.39g 4%
Protein 5.16g 23%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 34mg 8%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 24.2
    Points
  • 28
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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