Cherry-Almond Slices Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🥄 Servings: 36 cookies
🍪 Recipe Category: Bar Cookie
🔍 Keywords: Dessert, Lunch/Snacks, Cookie & Brownie, Raspberries, Berries, Fruit, Nuts, < 60 Mins
Description:
Indulge in the delightful combination of cherries and almonds with these scrumptious Cherry-Almond Slices, inspired by the Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Cookies cookbook. Perfect for any occasion, these bar cookies are a delightful treat that pairs beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee. For a twist, try omitting the filling and drizzling with honey while still warm for a sweet and comforting variation.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons kirsch
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 cup chopped bittersweet chocolate
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- 1 cup chopped almonds, divided
Instructions:
- Line a cookie sheet with foil and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 30 seconds.
- Add brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat until combined.
- Beat in the egg and kirsch until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour to the mixture, using the mixer until possible, then switch to a wooden spoon to incorporate any remaining flour. Stir in 1/4 cup of chopped almonds.
- Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log on the prepared cookie sheet. Flatten each log to about 1 inch thick.
- Make an indentation down the middle of each log, about 1 inch wide and 1/2 inch deep, from end to end.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Brush this mixture over the top and sides of the dough.
- Spoon the cherry filling into the indentation of each log and sprinkle with the remaining chopped almonds.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the logs to cool on the cookie sheet on a wire rack for about an hour.
- Transfer the cooled logs to a cutting board and, using a serrated knife, slice each log crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices.
- Optional: In a small saucepan, heat the bittersweet chocolate and shortening over low heat until melted, stirring frequently. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the slices for added decadence.
Enjoy these Cherry-Almond Slices as a delightful treat for yourself or share them with friends and family during the holiday season or any time of the year! 🍒🥮
