INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup cherry wood chips
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12 dye-free maraschino cherries with stems (such as Tillen Farms)
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2 ounces almond paste
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5 teaspoons sugar, divided
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2 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Dash of salt
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4 (14 x 9 inch) sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
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3 tablespoons butter, melted