Nutcracker Sweets
Nutcracker Sweets might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 36. One portion of this dish contains approximately 2g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 142 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. Head to the store and pick up powdered sugar, ground almonds, maraschino cherries, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
Add flour, almonds, and extract, beating at low speed until well blended. Stir in cherries.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
Place on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 325 for 18 to 22 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove to wire racks; cool 2 minutes.
Roll cookies in powdered sugar; cool completely on wire racks.