spiced cherry bells

(1 RATING)
21 Pinches
Federal Way, WA
Updated on Dec 8, 2010

MY MOM USED TO MAKE THESE AT CHRISTMAS TIME. THEY ARE ONE OF MY KIDS FAVORITES. JUST DON'T SKIMP ON ANY OF THE INGREDIANTS

prep time 5 Hr
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 4 -5 DOZEN

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sifted flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee
  • 1 cup real butter
  • 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup light karo syrup
  • 1 - unbeaten egg
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 3 tablespoons marachino cherry juice
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

How To Make spiced cherry bells

  • Step 1
    SIFT DRY INGREDIANTS
  • Step 2
    CREAM- BUTTER, BROWN SUGAR,KARO SYRUP, EGG, AND CREAM. MIX DRY INGREDIANTS. DIVIDE DOUGH IN FOURTHS AND CHILL FOR ATLEAST 4 HOURS. ROLL DOUGH 1/3 AT A TIME TO 1/8IN. CUT INTO ROUNDS. PLACE 1/2 TO 1 TSP. FILLING IN MIDDLE OF COOKIE FOLD OVER SIDES. PLACE 1/2 CUT CHERRY ON THE EDGE OF FILLING. BAKE AT 350 FOR 12-15 MIN.
  • Step 3
    FILLING- MIX BROWN SUGAR, BUTTER, CHERRY JUICE AND PECANS.

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