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~ soft cherry filled - sour cream sugar cookies ~

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Recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

From the time I was old enough to help, mom, sis and I enjoyed making these cookies. Froze them for Christmas, then would sneak them when mom wasn't looking! LOL! I changed them up this time. Instead of using 2 cookies ( bottom and top ) I folded them over. What a time saver. I made a homemade cherry filling for these ones. You can use canned pie fillings or just roll them out as cookies to frost. They should be a little crispy around the edges, but remaining cookie - soft & tender. I take mine out when they look like they could bake another minute on top. They always turn out perfect!

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(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ~ soft cherry filled - sour cream sugar cookies ~

  • 1 c
    crisco shortening
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp
    almond or vanilla extract - i use almond
  • 5 c
    flour - more if needed and to roll
  • 1 c
    sour cream

How To Make ~ soft cherry filled - sour cream sugar cookies ~

  • 1
    Prep time does not include chill time.
  • 2
    If using home made cherry filling. Let it cool before filling cookies. Here's how I made mine : Dump a 15 ounce can of dark sweet cherries & juice in a med saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 tsp almond extract, stir. bring to a boil. Whisk together 1/3 cup water and 2 tablespoons corn starch. Once cherries are boiling, whisk in the cornstarch and when thickened, remove from heat, cover and cool.
  • 3
    Cookies: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. Add the eggs and beat until well incorporated. Beat in the extract.
  • 4
    Start adding the flour a little at a time alternating with the sour cream - ending with flour. Make sure it's blended well. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours for easier rolling.
  • 5
    Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out desired amount of dough to desired thickness on a lightly floured surface. I used the ring of a large canning jar as I filled my cookies. If just baking to frost you can make them smaller.
  • 6
    Once I cut the circles I placed them on parchment lined baking sheet. Add about 1 tsp filling and fold over the filling lightly. Crimp edges with a fork or just use your finger tips to enclose. Prick the top with fork tines, or cut a small slit with a knife. I then sprinkled with sugar and baked for 10 - 12 minutes. You want to take them out when just the edges are starting to brown. The top will almost look like it needs to bake longer, but this is when I take them out. They will continue to cook some.
  • 7
    Place on a cooling rack and repeat with remaining batter. You can use regular pie fillings or just make frosted sugar cookies. These freeze well too. Enjoy!
  • 8
    I glazed some of my filled cookies with this glaze. 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 tsp almond extract or can use vanilla, 3 - 4 tablespoons cream. Whisk until smooth. Glaze when cookies are cool.
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