Cherry Delights Recipe

A beloved Christmas tradition! These sweet and delicious Cherry Delight cookies are incredibly fun to make – especially the part where you press candied cherries into each cookie! Enjoy them with or without nuts. This recipe makes about a dozen cookies at a time.

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 1350.9 kcal
Protein 47g
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Ingredients for Cherry Delights

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How to Make Cherry Delights

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened margarine and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in ½ cup Karo syrup and 2 large egg yolks until well combined.
  4. Gradually add 3 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  5. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls.
  7. Dip each ball into slightly beaten egg whites and then roll in ½ cup chopped nuts (optional).
  8. Place the cookie balls onto greased baking sheets, leaving some space between them.
  9. Gently press a candied cherry half into the center of each cookie.
  10. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  11. 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

43 g

Sugar

159g

Fat

67g

Carbs

45g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cherry Delights?

Cherry Delights takes about 105 minutes from start to finish — roughly 45 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cherry Delights?

Cherry Delights has approximately 1350.9 calories per serving, with about 47 g protein, 45 g carbohydrates and 129 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cherry Delights?

The key ingredients for Cherry Delights are Margarine, Sugar, Karo Light Corn Syrup, Eggs, Flour, Nuts. See the full list with measurements above.

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