Fruit-Filled Spritz Cookies

Fruit-Filled Spritz Cookies
You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Fruit-Filled Spritz Cookies a try. One portion of this dish contains around 2g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 193 calories. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 45. This recipe from Taste of Home requires vanillan extract, baking soda, butter, and salt. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a lacto ovo vegetarian diet.

Instructions

1
In a small saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 8 minutes or until thickened. Cool completely. Stir in the cherries, coconut and nuts; set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extracts.
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Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
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Using a cookie press fitted with a bar disk, press a 12-in.-long strip of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet.
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Spread fruit filling over dough. Press another strip over filling.
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Cut into 1-in. pieces (there is no need to separate the pieces). Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
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Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden. Recut into pieces if necessary.
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Remove to wire racks to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings45
Health Score0
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