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SUGAR PLUM DREAMS

A soft butter cookie infused with the unique flavor of Fiori Di Sicilia extract and cooked plums, rolled in cinnamon-sugar and baked. Add a drizzle of mascarpone cheese to complete the holiday flavor combination.
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Keyword Plum Cookies, Cookies with Plums, Christmas Cookies
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings 4 dozen
Calories 100kcal
Author pamelashank2015

Ingredients

  • 1 cup peeled and diced plums 4 or 5
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon divided in recipe
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar divided in recipe
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter room temperature
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fiori Di Sicilia
  • 1/2 cup confectioner sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon mascarpone cheese may use cream cheese
  • 1-2 Tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • Christmas Sprinkles optional

Instructions

  • Peel and dice plums, place in a small saucepan. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 Tablespoons sugar, and the water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Lower heat to a simmer, and cook until mixture starts to thicken, stirring frequently. Cook about 5-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper, silpat mat, or use baking stones.
  • In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, soda, and salt: set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together the butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs and Fiori Di Sicilia; beat until smooth and well combined. Fold in the plum mixture.
  • Gradually beat in the flour mixture, in 3 parts, beating only until combined, scraping sides of the bowl.
  • Combine the remaining sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Shape dough into 1 1/2 inch balls, using a small scoop or spoon. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and place on baking sheets. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Remove cookies from the oven and allow to set on pans about 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack.
  • Prepare the glaze by stirring together the confectioner sugar, mascarpone cheese and 1 Tablespoon of the cream. Add more cream as needed to obtain a consistency to drizzle. Drizzle the glaze over over the cooled cookies. Add sprinkles if desired.
  • Arrange on serving platter or allow glaze to dry before storing.

Notes

These cookies freeze well also.
NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER. Calorie count provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.