Dried Cherry And Almond Cookies With Vanilla Icing Recipe

Giada De Laurentiis' award-winning recipe from Food Network's 12 Cookies of Christmas (2009)! Indulge in the irresistible combination of sweet dried cherries and crunchy almonds, perfectly complemented by a creamy vanilla icing. These delightful cookies are perfect for holiday baking or any special occasion. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this classic recipe!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 165 mins
Calories 155.9 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Dried Cherry And Almond Cookies With Vanilla Icing

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How to Make Dried Cherry And Almond Cookies With Vanilla Icing

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in the chopped dried cherries and toasted almonds.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cookies are cooling, prepare the icing: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract (if using) until smooth and creamy. Add more milk, one tablespoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
  10. Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the vanilla icing over them.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

77g

Fat

13g

Carbs

8g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Dried Cherry And Almond Cookies With Vanilla Icing?

Dried Cherry And Almond Cookies With Vanilla Icing takes about 210 minutes from start to finish — roughly 45 minutes to prepare and 165 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Dried Cherry And Almond Cookies With Vanilla Icing?

Dried Cherry And Almond Cookies With Vanilla Icing has approximately 155.9 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Dried Cherry And Almond Cookies With Vanilla Icing?

The key ingredients for Dried Cherry And Almond Cookies With Vanilla Icing are Unsalted Butter, Sugar, Pure Vanilla Extract, Almond Extract, Ground Cinnamon, Fine Sea Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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