Cherry Nuggets
Delicious cherry-filled cookies with crunchy walnuts and a tender, buttery texture, perfect for holiday treats or special occasions, offering a sweet, nutty flavor with a hint of cherry.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine butter and sugar until well blended.
- Add light corn syrup, egg yolks, vanilla, and flour; mix well.
- Chill the dough until firm.
- Lightly beat the egg whites until foamy.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Dip each ball into the beaten egg whites.
- Coat with finely chopped walnuts.
- Press a maraschino cherry half, cut side down, into the center of each cookie.
- Place cookies about 1 1/2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
- Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 20 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
748
kcal
37% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).