Cherry Cordial Cookies

My family begs for these treats every year! The holidays just wouldn't be the same without them.

• Calories: 394 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts
• 1 cup dried cherries
• ⅓ cup cherry liqueur
• ¾ cup chopped white chocolate
• ½ cup chopped semisweet chocolate

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Immerse dried cherries in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and set in a small bowl with the cherry liqueur to soak, the longer, the better. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, cream the butter with the brown sugar and white sugar. Stir in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Sift together the flour, and baking soda; stir into the creamed mixture. Gently fold in the cherries, with the liqueur, white chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate and macadamia nuts. Batter should be soft and creamy.

Step 3

Drop cookie dough by tablespoons onto the prepared cookie sheet. Leave 2 to 3 inches of space between cookies. Bake for 12 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, cookies should be lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet to cool on wire racks.