Cherry Crowns

8 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. butter
  • 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 large egg, separated
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 c. finely chopped nuts
  • 30 red candied cherries, halved

Directions

  1. 1
    Beat butter and cream cheese until soft and creamy; gradually add sugar.
  2. 2
    Add egg yolk with extract; mix well.
  3. 3
    Stir in flour. Cover and chill about 1 hour.
  4. 4
    Shape dough into 1-inch balls; dip tops in beaten egg white, then almonds.
  5. 5
    Place on lightly greased pan; press a cherry half in top and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Makes 5 dozen.

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