Description
These Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on classic sugar cookies, with the added flavors of almond, maraschino cherries, and sliced almonds. They are soft, slightly crumbly, and perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries (patted dry)
Topping:
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and oil until light 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.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Stir in cherries: Gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries.
- Form and bake: Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets. Press sliced almonds on top of each cookie if desired. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Be sure to blot the maraschino cherries well to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
- These cookies are soft and slightly crumbly—perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
