These delicately sweet and tender cookies are the perfect addition to a cookie platter.
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Dough
12 cup Land O Lakes® Unsalted Butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
14 teaspoon salt
18 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
Filling
14 cup granulated sugar
14 cup cherry jam or preserves
13 cup finely chopped toasted slivered almonds
13 cup finely chopped dried cherries
Powdered sugar, if desired
*Substitute 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg. **Substitute 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg.
STEP 1
Combine butter, cream cheese, salt, almond flavoring and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg in bowl; beat at medium speed until well mixed. Add flour; beat at low speed until mixture forms dough.
STEP 2
Shape dough into ball; flatten slightly. Wrap in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm.
STEP 3
Heat oven to 375ºF. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
STEP 4
Place granulated sugar, jam and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg in food processor bowl fitted with metal blade; pulse until smooth.
STEP 5
Roll out dough, on lightly floured surface, to 13-inch circle, about 1/8 inch thick. Spread jam mixture evenly over dough, leaving 1/2-inch border around edges. Sprinkle chopped almonds and dried cherries over jam.
STEP 6
Cut circle into 16 wedges. Roll up each wedge, beginning at wide end. Place cookies onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake 18-20 minutes or until edges of cookies just begin to brown. Cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
- A pizza cutter works well for cutting dough into sections.
- A mini-food processor makes quick work of chopping nuts.
Bake up a new holiday tradition for your family. From rugelach to pepparkakor, and buttercreams to pizzelles, there’s something sweet for every cookie platter.
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