1 | Deliousus Recipe For You
1 cup / 225 gr. butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs (separated)
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups / 280 gr. flour
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup / 40 gr. sliced almonds
12 - 15 candied red and green cherries
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F / 176°C. Cream the butter and beat sugar in gradually. Add the egg yolks and extracts and beat until fluffy. Stir in half the flour, add the milk then beat well. Stir in the remaining flour and knead just until blended in.
Shape into small balls, roll in lightly beaten egg whites, then in the almonds. Place on greased baking sheets and press a half cherry into the center of each ball. Bake for 20 minutes and then cool.