Description
These Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies are soft, sweet, and bursting with the flavors of maraschino cherries and almonds. Perfect for holiday trays or gifting, these cookies stay deliciously soft for days.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Additional:
- 3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries, well-drained and patted dry
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Almond Extract: Beat in the eggs and almond extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Add Cherries and Almonds: Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and sliced almonds.
- Bake: Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Blot cherries dry to prevent excess moisture in the dough.
- Optional: Add almond glaze or powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
- These cookies stay soft for days, ideal for gifting or holiday trays.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
