Description
These Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on classic sugar cookies, with the sweet tartness of cherries and the nutty crunch of almonds. Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, these cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-Ins:
- ¾ cup chopped maraschino cherries (drained and patted dry)
- ½ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add eggs and extract: Beat in the eggs and almond extract until well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Gently fold in the chopped cherries and sliced almonds.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops look slightly cracked but not browned.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Make sure to dry the cherries well to prevent excess moisture in the dough.
- These cookies stay soft for days and freeze beautifully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
