Cherry Bell Cookies

Vegetarian
Cherry Bell Cookies
45 min.
60
63kcal

Suggestions


Welcome to a delightful baking experience with our Cherry Bell Cookies! These charming little treats are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering, a cozy afternoon tea, or just a sweet indulgence to brighten your day. With their lovely bell shape and the vibrant flavor of cherries, these cookies are as visually appealing as they are delicious.

Each cookie is a delightful fusion of textures and tastes. The soft and subtly spiced dough pairs beautifully with the gooey cherry-and-nut filling, creating a mouthwatering combination that will have your loved ones reaching for seconds—if not thirds! And the best part? They’re vegetarian-friendly, making them suitable for everyone at your table.

Ready in just 45 minutes and yielding a generous 60 cookies, this recipe is great for batch baking, so you can easily share these sweet bells with friends and family. Not only are they packed with flavor, but each cookie also contains only 63 calories, allowing you to indulge without guilt.

Put on your apron and get ready to impress with these Cherry Bell Cookies. They’re sure to become a new favorite in your baking repertoire, combining fun shapes, rich flavors, and a touch of nostalgia that invites everyone to enjoy the simple pleasures of homemade treats.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • tablespoon butter 
  • tablespoons cherry juice 
  • tablespoon cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.3 cup plus dark
  •  eggs beaten
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.5 teaspoon coffee granules instant
  • 60  maraschino cherries halved
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups walnuts chopped

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Sift together: 3 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ginger and 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee. Put aside.
  2. Cream 1 cup butter or margarine.
  3. Add 1 1/4 cups brown sugar. Cream well. Blend in dark corn syrup, egg, and cream.
  4. Add dry ingredients and mix well.
  5. Roll out dough, 1/3 at a time on floured board to 1/8 inch thickness.
  6. Cut cookies into 2 1/2 inch rounds.
  7. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  8. Combine 1/3 firmly packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, 3 tablespoons cherry juice. Stir in 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts, chopped fine.
  9. Place 1/2 teaspoon filling in center of each round. Shape into a bell by folding sides of dough to meet over the filling using spatula to fold over sides. Make top of bell narrower than at the clapper end.
  10. Place 1/2 of a maraschino cherry (cut side down) at open end of each bell for clapper.
  11. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories63kcal
Protein7.49%
Fat32.42%
Carbs60.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.92
Glycemic Load
4.48
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.7508695684373%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:62.95kcal
3.15%
Fat:2.33g
3.58%
Saturated Fat:0.39g
2.45%
Carbohydrates:9.71g
3.24%
Net Carbohydrates:9.18g
3.34%
Sugar:4.41g
4.9%
Cholesterol:3.51mg
1.17%
Sodium:34.11mg
1.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.21g
2.42%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.84%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.97%
Selenium:2.58µg
3.69%
Folate:14.68µg
3.67%
Copper:0.06mg
3.24%
Iron:0.44mg
2.42%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.31%
Fiber:0.53g
2.12%
Vitamin B3:0.41mg
2.05%
Phosphorus:18.96mg
1.9%
Magnesium:6.63mg
1.66%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.06%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.04%
Source:Allrecipes