Snack: Italian Cherry Cookies

A sweet pink treat with delicious cherry flavor.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Italian Cherry Cookies

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are low on the glycemic index. What’s more, they also lower the glycemic index of other foods that you eat in conjunction with these nuts. Any kind of nuts provide a healthy source of fat and a great way to encourage PCOS weight loss.

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening, plus 1 teaspoon for frosting
1/2 cup maraschino cherry juice
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon almond extract, divided
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1 (16 oz) box confectioner's sugar
1 dash milk
1 dash red food coloring

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 º.
In a medium bowl, add sugar, 1/2 cup vegetable shortening and maraschino cherry juice. Mix with an electric hand mixer until combined. Add egg, salt, baking powder, flour, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, chopped maraschino cherries and finely chopped walnuts. Mix until a dough forms.
Using a teaspoon or scoop, form the cookie dough into balls and place on a parchment lined sheet tray. Bake for 8-9 minutes.
In another medium bowl, add 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening, confectioner’s sugar, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, milk and red food coloring. Mix until combined with an electric hand mixer. Frost cookies and enjoy.

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