Cherry Danish Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cherry preserves
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions:
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy
Gradually add flour and mix well
Divide dough into two portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour
Preheat oven to 350F 175C
Roll out one portion of dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness
Cut into 2-inch squares
Place 1/2 teaspoon of cherry preserves in the center of each square
Fold two opposite corners of the square over the preserves, pressing to seal
Place cookies on an ungreased baking sheet
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden
Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack
In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and almond extract
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies
Sprinkle sliced almonds over the glaze
Allow the glaze to set before serving
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