Ingredients for Cherry Nut Nuggets
- 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- All Purpose Flour
- Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- Maraschino Cherry
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How to Make Cherry Nut Nuggets
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening and 4 ounces cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, beating at medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon almond extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each dough ball in ½ cup chopped pecans.
- Place the pecan-coated balls onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Gently press one cherry half into the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 16-18 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
1 g
Sugar
15g
Fat
7g
Carbs
2g
