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Cherry Garlands

 

It's the most wonderful time of the year- Christmas Cookies Week! I've got 3 new recipes coming your way, starting with these Cherry Garlands, a treasure I found in my Gram's recipe box.

This post is sponsored in conjunction with Christmas Cookies Week . I received complimentary product from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of my recipes. All opinions are mine alone. 

The dough for these are super simple. I used Adams Extract Almond, but you could also use Vanilla. If you don't have a piping bag or star tip you can use a zip top bag with the corner cut off, the cookies just won't have the ridges.  

 
I had a hard time finding red candied cherries for the recipe, so I made my own. You can check out that process here. Some I decorated with the candied cherries, some I left plain, others I topped with sprinkles.

Be sure to check out all of the other fantastic recipes being shared today as well as enter for your chance to win one of the prize packages from Adams Extract, Sweets & Treats, and our other generous sponsors! 

 

Cherry Garlands

Cherry Garlands
Author: Jolene's Recipe Journal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon Adams Almond Extract
  • 1/4 cup candied cherries, chopped fine
  • Additional green and red candied cherries or sprinkles to decorate
  • Powdered sugar, optional

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375º. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Sift powdered sugar into the bowl of your stand mixer. Add butter and cream until light and fluffy. Add almond extract. Sift together flour and cornstarch and beat into the mixture, alternating with the candied cherries .
  3. Spoon half of the mixture into a piping bag with a 1/2" star tube. Pipe 2" rings onto the sheets. Decorate with additional candied cherries or sprinkles.
  4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly golden. Let cool on sheets for 2 to 3 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.

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Welcome to #ChristmasCookies week where more than 25 bloggers are sharing cookie recipes perfect for your holiday celebrations. Hosted by Ellen from Family Around the Table, Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures and Heather from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks, we invite you to not only check out the recipes but enter the amazing giveaway.Don’t miss one delicious cookie recipe! Follow along on Pinterest.



Welcome to #ChristmasCookies week where more than 25 bloggers are sharing cookie recipes perfect for your holiday celebrations. Hosted by Ellen from Family Around the Table, Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures and Heather from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks, we invite you to not only check out the recipes but enter the amazing giveaway.Don’t miss one delicious cookie recipe! Follow along on Pinterest.

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A Day in the Life on the Farm said…
What adorable little wreaths. Perfect for Christmas and I'm sure they are so delicious.
November 9, 2020 at 8:19 AM
Lisa said…
These are some cute cookies...I love that you made your own cherry candies too!
November 9, 2020 at 12:45 PM
Hezzi-D said…
These are such a pretty and festive cookie!
November 9, 2020 at 1:38 PM
Karen said…
These are adorable! I love the flavors you used.
November 9, 2020 at 2:11 PM
Rebekah said…
The color on these cookies is just GORGEOUS!!!
November 9, 2020 at 2:53 PM
Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck said…
Look at you being all extra and making your own cherries! Definitely an over-achiever this holiday season! These look AMAZING!!!
November 9, 2020 at 10:09 PM
Cindy Kerschner said…
Very festive, Jolene! These would be so pretty on my cookie tray!
November 10, 2020 at 4:52 AM
Jersey Girl Cooks said…
These are such cute cookies!
November 10, 2020 at 8:19 AM
Inger @ Art of Natural Living said…
Almost a cross between shortbread and spritz with cherries--cool!
November 10, 2020 at 10:05 PM
Family Around the Table said…
They sound so easy to make. These would definitely be a showstopper on any holiday cookie tray.
November 12, 2020 at 6:18 AM
Chris said…
They look super cute and festive. And I love cherry cookies. SO so good.
November 22, 2020 at 1:50 PM

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