Cherry Cheese Windmills

Name: Cherry Cheese Windmills
Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1/3 cup shortening; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 tablespoon whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries; 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted and chopped

14 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tablespoon whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted and chopped

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough in half. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle.
2

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and extract until smooth. Fold in cherries. On a floured surface, roll each portion of dough into a 10-in. square. With a sharp knife or pastry wheel, cut into 2-1/2-in. squares. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3

. Make 1-in. cuts from each corner toward the center of the dough.
4

Drop teaspoonfuls of filling in the center of each square; sprinkle with almonds. Fold alternating points to the center to form a windmill; moisten points with water and pinch gently at center to seal. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on wire racks.