Cherry Bakewell Frangipane Stuffed Cookies to Indulge Your Senses
A delicious treat combining the flavors of cherry and almond in a delightful cookie form.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cherry jam
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and almond extract, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Take a tablespoon of dough and flatten it; add a teaspoon of cherry jam and some slivered almonds in the center, then fold the dough over to encase the filling.
- Place the filled dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let them cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a touch of vanilla extract.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cherry Bakewell, Frangipane, Stuffed Cookies, Cookies, Dessert