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Cherry Cinnamon Cookies

Course: Dessert
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 138kcal
Author: Wendy

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces maraschino cherries drained and diced
  • 2 ⅓ cups plus 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour divided
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teapsoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup salted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • powered sugar for garnish

Instructions

  • Combine cherries and 2 tablespoons flour in a small bowl. Mix; set aside.
  • Combine remaining flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and baking soda in a medium bowl and mix.
  • Beat butter, sugar and cream cheese at medium speed until fluffy. Add egg, buttermilk and almond extract; beat until blended.
  • Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating just until moistened; fold in cherry mixture. Chill one hour.
  • Shape dough into one-inch balls; place on ungreased baking sheet and bake at 350° for 12 to 14 minutes; cool completely on wire rack.
  • Garnish with powdered sugar. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg