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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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The texture and crunch of the sugar coating make these chewy cookies extra special. I love the bright cherry center and the fact that they look lovely in a holiday gift box or tin. Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/3 cup light corn syrup |
2 egg yolks |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
additional sugar |
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and halved |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the corn syrup, egg yolks and vanilla. Gradually add the flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2. Roll into 1-in. balls; roll each ball in additional sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each. Press a cherry half in the center.
3. Bake at 325° for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 5 dozen.
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