Cherry Crowns

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. butter
  • 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 large egg, separated
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 c. finely chopped nuts
  • 30 red candied cherries, halved

Instructions

  1. Beat butter and cream cheese until soft and creamy; gradually add sugar.
  2. Add egg yolk with extract; mix well.
  3. Stir in flour. Cover and chill about 1 hour.
  4. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; dip tops in beaten egg white, then almonds.
  5. Place on lightly greased pan; press a cherry half in top and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Makes 5 dozen.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

641 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.5g 17% DV
Total Fat 41.6g 53% DV
Carbs 60.2g 22% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 0.9g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 182mg 8% DV
Potassium 429.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 162mg 54% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 92mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 95.3mg 7% DV
Iron 2.4mg 13% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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