Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Cherry Almond Cookies. Each bite features a buttery, soft texture complemented by the sweet-tart burst of cherries and the nutty crunch of almonds. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cookies are perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to casual snacking. Whip up a batch and watch them disappear!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup dried tart cherries, chopped
- ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the egg and almond extract to the creamed mixture; blend well.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the dried cherries and toasted almonds.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto lined baking sheets, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges but soft in the center.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg