Description
Cherry Almond Cookies are a delightful treat featuring a perfect balance of sweet cherries and nutty almond flavors. Each bite offers a soft, chewy texture, with crispy edges that make these cookies irresistible. Perfect for any occasion, they will quickly become a favorite in your home, filling the air with their inviting aroma and creating moments of joy with every shared cookie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup dried cherries (plump)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and almond extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients without overworking the dough.
- Gently fold in the dried cherries and sliced almonds.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg