Cherry Bonbons
Source of Recipe
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Recipe Introduction
servings 24
points 2
List of Ingredients
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, divided
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 Tablespoons fat free (skim) milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
24 maraschino cherries, drained with 2 teaspoons liquid reservedRecipe
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, beat the
butter and 3/4 cup confectioner' sugar until creamy. Stir in the
flour, milk, vanilla, and salt; mix well.
2. Shape into 24 balls. Press each ball around a cherry and place
on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until
light golden. Cool on a wire rack.
3. Place 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar in a shallow dish and
roll the bonbons until lightly coated.
4. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup confectioners'
sugar and the 2 teaspoons reserved cherry liquid; mix well. Place
in a resealable plastic storage bag. Cut a small corner off the bag
and drizzle the glaze over the bonbons.
5. Allow the bonbons to cool until the glaze is firm, then serve,
or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Calories 95, Fat 4g, Cholesterol 10mg, Carbohydrate 14g, Fiber 0g
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