Holiday Specials

Prep: 75 min Cuisine: American

Festive almond-flavored cookies featuring chopped nuts and cherry garnishes, perfect for holiday gatherings and cookie exchanges, offering a rich, creamy, and crunchy treat.

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Ingredients

  • 3 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. almond flavoring
  • 2 1/4 c. flour
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. finely chopped nuts
  • maraschino cherry halves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cream the cream cheese and shortening together until smooth.
  2. Gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition.
  3. Add the egg and almond flavoring, beating until fluffy.
  4. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then stir into the mixture.
  5. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour before baking.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

637 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 16711.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 431.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 87mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 92mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 101.3mg 8% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV

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

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