Cherry-Almond Balls

Author

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Recipe

Measurements	Ingredients
$\frac{3}{4}$ Cup	Butter
$\frac{1}{3}$ Cup	Sifted Confectioners’ Sugar (Powdered Sugar)
One Teaspoon	Vanilla Extract
$\frac{1}{4}$ Teaspoon	Salt
Two Cups	Sifted All-Purpose Flour
$\frac{1}{2}$ Cup	Finely Chopped Almonds
Sixty	Whole Candied Cherries
For Rolling	Additional Sifted Confectioners’ Sugar

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Cream together $\frac{3}{4}$ cup of butter, $\frac{1}{3}$ cup of sifted confectioners’ sugar, one teaspoon of vanilla, and $\frac{1}{4}$ teaspoon of salt until light and fluffy.
3. Add two cups of sifted all-purpose flour and $\frac{1}{2}$ cup of finely chopped almonds; mix well.
4. Use a teaspoon of dough to roll around each whole candied cherry, completely enclosing it.
5. Place the dough-covered cherries on an ungreased baking sheet.
6. Bake in the 325°F oven for 20 minutes.
7. Cool slightly on the baking sheet.
8. While still warm, roll each ball in additional sifted confectioners’ sugar.

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Note

This recipe makes 4 dozen cookies.

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