Ingredients
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½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
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½ cup butter flavored shortening
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2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
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1 ½ cups sifted confectioners' sugar
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2 (10 ounce) jars maraschino cherries, drained
Directions
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In a medium bowl, stir together the shortening and cream cheese until well blended. Stir in the flour, you may need to use your hands to help it form a dough. If the mixture seems too dry, add a couple of teaspoons of water. Cover and chill several hours or overnight.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
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Before rolling out the dough, dust the rolling surface heavily with confectioners' sugar. Roll the dough out to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 1x4 inch strips. Place a cherry on the end of each strip. Roll up each strip starting with the cherry. Place on prepared cookie sheets and dust with a little of the confectioners' sugar.
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Bake for 7 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Cookies should brown slightly. Dust again with the confectioners' sugar. Allow cookies to cool before serving, the cherries are very hot!
Cook's Notes:
Don't be afraid to use the powdered sugar generously the dough absorbes about a cup!
You can use half shortening, half butter if you prefer, and add a pinch of salt.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 151 | Calories |
| 6g | Fat |
| 23g | Carbs |
| 2g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
| Calories 151 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 6g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
| Cholesterol 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium 14mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 23g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 8g | |
| Protein 2g | 3% |
| Calcium 9mg | 1% |
| Iron 1mg | 3% |
| Potassium 46mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
