Christmas is coming, and these little Christmas Hazelnut Cherry Candies are a must for your holiday celebrations! Soft, nutty, and topped with sweet candied cherries, each candy is a bite-sized delight. Wrapped in paper, they make a beautiful addition to holiday trays, gift boxes, or simply as a festive treat for family and friends.
Ingredients:
- 5.3 oz margarine (about 1/2 cup)
- 5.3 oz powdered sugar (about 2/3 cup)
- 1 egg yolk
- 7 oz all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 3.5 oz ground hazelnuts (about 1/2 cup)
For decoration:
- Candied cherries
- Finely chopped hazelnuts for rolling
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
Instructions:
- Knead the margarine, powdered sugar, egg yolk, flour, and ground hazelnuts into a smooth dough.
- Refrigerate for a few hours to firm up.
- Shape the dough into small balls, about the size of a walnut.
- Lightly coat each ball in the beaten egg white, then roll in the chopped hazelnuts.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press a candied cherry into the center of each.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Once cooled, wrap each candy in decorative paper and serve or gift.
