Sherry's Cherry Bites Recipe

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Sherry's Cherry Bites
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Ingredients
8
Count
Nutrition
596
Calories
Total time
75
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. With an electric mixer, beat the butter at high speed until it is light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add the sugar and blend well.
  3. Add the almond extract and mix until well blended.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, almonds and salt, whisking together until well blended.
  5. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and blend well.
  6. Once your cherries are well drained, dry them with paper towels to make sure there is little or no moisture.
  7. Gently fold the chopped cherries into the mix.
  8. Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and place them 1 in apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet or one that has been lined with parchment paper.
  9. Bake at 325 degress for 15-18 minutes or until the bottom of the cookie is lightly browned.
  10. Cool for 3-4 minutes on a cookie sheet.
  11. Roll each cookie in powdered sugar until well coated, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack until completely cooled.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 596.09 Kcal (2496 kJ)
Calories from fat 394.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.87g 67%
Cholesterol 81.34mg 27%
Sodium 106.77mg 4%
Potassium 214.03mg 5%
Total Carbs 43.24g 14%
Sugars 7.95g 32%
Dietary Fiber 3.81g 15%
Protein 9.62g 19%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 515.47 Kcal (2158 kJ)
Calories from fat 341.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.94g 67%
Cholesterol 70.34mg 27%
Sodium 92.33mg 4%
Potassium 185.08mg 5%
Total Carbs 37.39g 14%
Sugars 6.88g 32%
Dietary Fiber 3.29g 15%
Protein 8.32g 19%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 13%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 64.9mg 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

  • 14.8
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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