I finally put my black cardigan together, but it is not blocked so you can’t see it yet. I finally picked up my yarn from Hobbii to finish my Twister sweater, but it is not done yet either. I feel undone!
Since I seem to be unable to present you with anything new or exciting this week, how about some cookies? These are a favourite with DH and the rest of the gang. I have been making them for ? years, too many to count.
I hope that you will make them for your family and/or friends along with coffee or tea.
Cherry Filled Cookies
Ingredients
3 cups flour
3 tsp baking powder
¾ cup butter, soft
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla
¼ cup milk
1 can of cherry pie filling, or make a date or raisin filling if you prefer
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Cream the butter in a large bowl, adding sugar gradually. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Stir the flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl. Add the dry ingredients in parts to the butter and egg mixture alternating with the milk until well blended. Use your hands and work lightly to form a ball.
Roll out the dough on a floured board or counter and cut with a round 2” cookie cutter. You will need two pieces for each cookie. Place half of the cookies on a parchment lined or greased baking sheet. Place three or four cherries in the centre of each cookie. Top with the remaining cookies and press the edges to seal. Cut a small slice in the top of each cookie to vent the steam from the filling.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until lightly golden at the edges.
Enjoy them plain or ice with a little glaze, while still warm, made with icing sugar, about a cup, cream, one to two tablespoons, and vanilla. I topped some of the cookies with coconut while the glaze was still warm so that it stayed put.
Enjoy and have a great week filled with lots of fun crafting and cookies!
