Almost Cherry Garcia Cookies Recipe

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Almost Cherry Garcia Cookies
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Plump the dried cherries by soaking them in boiling water to cover for a couple of minutes.
  4. Drain well and toss with cherry brandy.
  5. Let the cherries sit in the brandy for a couple of hours, or even overnight for the best flavor, then drain before using.
  6. Cream the butter with both sugars.
  7. Blend in the egg, vanilla and almond extracts.
  8. Fold in the salt, baking soda and flour.
  9. Fold in the cherries, white and dark chocolate and, if using, the macadamia nuts.
  10. Batter should be soft.
  11. Drop in generous tablespoons onto the baking sheets, leaving space between dollops of batter.
  12. Bake until lightly browned around the edges, 12-14 minutes.
  13. Cool on racks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1027.21 Kcal (4301 kJ)
Calories from fat 485.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 53.93g 83%
Cholesterol 114.2mg 38%
Sodium 365.61mg 15%
Potassium 409.94mg 9%
Total Carbs 123.42g 41%
Sugars 77.96g 312%
Dietary Fiber 4.95g 20%
Protein 11.08g 22%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 134.7mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 392.93 Kcal (1645 kJ)
Calories from fat 185.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.63g 83%
Cholesterol 43.68mg 38%
Sodium 139.86mg 15%
Potassium 156.81mg 9%
Total Carbs 47.21g 41%
Sugars 29.82g 312%
Dietary Fiber 1.89g 20%
Protein 4.24g 22%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 0.9mg 13%
Calcium 51.5mg 13%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 24.2
    Points
  • 28
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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