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Sugared Cherry Jewels

By: Jennifer Branum 
"The texture and crunch of the sugar coating make these chewy cookies extra special. I love the bright cherry center and the fact that they look lovely in a holiday gift box or tin."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 30 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Additional sugar
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and halved

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in corn syrup, egg yolks and vanilla. Gradually add the flour. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. Roll into 1-in. balls. Beat egg whites until foamy; roll balls in egg whites, then in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each. Press a cherry half in the center. Bake at 325 degrees F for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2010 by butterfly75   view full review
I love these! They are light and great flavor. I added 1/2 tsp almond that really made it great!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by Becky   view full review
My entire family loved these easy to make cookies. You have to try it to understand the great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2010 by MitchMom96   view full review
These cookies are super sweet. I really enjoyed the buttery taste but they were just a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2012 by misericordeme   view full review
Fantastic cookies!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2009 by j. cook   view full review
These cookies are fantastic. I have had so many compliments on them. Thanks for sharing!

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