Name: Dipped Cherry Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour -; 3/4 cup sugar, divided -; 1 cup cold butter, cubed -; 1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries, patted dry -; 12 ounces white baking chocolate, finely chopped, divided -; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract -; 2 teaspoons shortening -; Coarse clear and red sugars -

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30 min.

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Ingredients for - Dipped Cherry Cookies

1. 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour -

2. 3/4 cup sugar, divided -

3. 1 cup cold butter, cubed -

4. 1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries, patted dry -

5. 12 ounces white baking chocolate, finely chopped, divided -

6. 1/2 teaspoon almond extract -

7. 2 teaspoons shortening -

8. Coarse clear and red sugars -

How to cook deliciously - Dipped Cherry Cookies

1. Stage

In a large bowl, combine flour and 1/2 cup sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Knead in cherries, 2/3 cup white chocolate and extract until dough forms a ball.

2. Stage

Shape into 3/4-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a glass dipped in remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Bake at 325° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

3. Stage

In a microwave, melt shortening and remaining white chocolate; stir until smooth.

4. Stage

Dip half of each cookie into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Let stand until set. Store neatly in an airtight container.