Zutaten für Cherry Almond Chews
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, halved and well drained
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Zubereitung von Cherry Almond Chews
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the almond extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the coconut and almonds, if desired.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Place a cherry half in the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
32g
Fat
6g
Carbs
3g
