Walnut Cherry Delights

SUBMITTED BY: Marge 

"These may be frosted with an icing made from 2 cups powdered sugar, a slightly beaten egg white and 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice or water. You can use candied cherries in these cookies instead of the maraschinos, if you prefer."
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Original recipe yield 1 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square pan.
  2. Mix 1 cup flour, white sugar and butter by hand. Pat into pan. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes.
  3. With a whisk, beat 2 eggs. Whisk in brown sugar, then add 1/4 cup flour and baking powder. Stir in nuts and cherries. Pour over baked crust.
  4. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes more.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2005 by Mikeybear 
These cookies were the hit of our Christmas cookie exchange (and do not need the icing)...we... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Walnut Cherry Delights

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 529

  • Total Fat: 17.3g
  • Cholesterol: 112mg
  • Sodium: 240mg
  • Total Carbs: 90.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
  • Protein: 5g

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