Ingredients
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 tsp almond extract
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 eggs
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3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
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8 oz red or green candied cherries, chopped
Glaze
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1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
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2 tbsp water
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Steps
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Preheat oven at 350 F.
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In a mixing bowl, add sugar, butter, almond extract, vanilla and eggs. Beat uniformly combined. Then add all-purpose flour, baking powder and baking soda. Mix well. Add almonds & chopped candied green and red cherries.
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Gently knead 2 to 3 minutes or until dough holds together.
4
Cut in two and shape each half into 10×3-inch rectangle with rounded corners.
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Bake at 350 F about 25 minutes or until the center of the dough is firm to the touch.
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Cool for 15 minutes, bias-cut with a serrated knife into ½-inch slices.
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Bake for 15 minutes or until crisp light browned.
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Cool completely. Top with glaze or other decorations as desired.
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For glaze: Add all ingredients and mix until reach desired consistency, add more water if necessary.
Comments
Recipe Provided by Paradise Fruit Company