Cute ‘Cherries in a Blanket’ cookies. This recipe goes back at least three generations. My grandma made them, my mom made them, now I make them!
Ingredients
- ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- ½ cup butter flavored shortening
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 2 (10 ounce) jars maraschino cherries, drained
Directions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, stir together the shortening and cream cheese until well blended. Stir in the flour, you may need to use your hands to help it form a dough. If the mixture seems too dry, add a couple of teaspoons of water. Cover and chill several hours or overnight.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
Step 3
Before rolling out the dough, dust the rolling surface heavily with confectioners' sugar. Roll the dough out to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 1×4 inch strips. Place a cherry on the end of each strip. Roll up each strip starting with the cherry. Place on prepared cookie sheets and dust with a little of the confectioners' sugar.
Step 4
Bake for 7 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Cookies should brown slightly. Dust again with the confectioners' sugar. Allow cookies to cool before serving, the cherries are very hot!
Cook’s Notes:
Don't be afraid to use the powdered sugar generously the dough absorbes about a cup!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
Calories 151 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat6g | 8% |
Saturated Fat2g | 11% |
Cholesterol5mg | 2% |
Sodium14mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate23g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
Total Sugars8g | |
Protein2g | |
Calcium9mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium46mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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