How to Make Cherry Mandlbrodt - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cherry Mandelbrot, also known as mandel bread, is a traditional Jewish dessert that has its roots in Eastern Europe. Similar to biscotti, mandelbrot is a sweet, crunchy cookie that is often flavored with nuts and dried fruit. The word "mandelbrot" is Yiddish for "almond bread," a nod to the traditional use of almonds in the recipe. However, this version of mandelbrot features the delightful addition of cherries, adding a pop of tangy sweetness to the classic treat.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup maraschino cherries, halved
  • ½ cup cinnamon sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen cookies

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Beat the vegetable oil and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl. Add the room-temperature eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the sugar mixture before adding the next. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a small bowl. Stir flour mixture into sugar mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the pecans and cherries; mixing just enough to evenly combine.
  • Using lightly greased hands, divide dough into 2 equal portions. Form 2 loaves about 10 inches long and 3 inches wide and place on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until firm, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Cut each loaf into 3/4 inch slices. Place slices cut side up, back on the baking sheet. Increase oven heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and return mandlebrodt to the oven. Toast until edges become golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.
  • Nutrition

    192 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 78mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 51mg