Nutcracker Sweets
These will remind you of traditional Wedding Cookies or Sand Tarts with cherries.
How to Make It
Step 1
Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add flour, almonds, and extract, beating at low speed until well blended. Stir in cherries.
Step 2
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
Step 3
Bake at 325° for 18 to 22 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks; cool 2 minutes. Roll cookies in powdered sugar; cool completely on wire racks.