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Cherry Almond Cookies

Cherry Almond Cookies

Delicious Cherry Almond Cookies are easy to make and irresistible with a combination of cherries and almond extract.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: DESSERTS & TREATS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Maraschino cherries chopped and patted dry
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Pure almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon Maraschino cherry juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk
  • Spoon
  • wire rack

Method
 

How to Make Cherry Almond Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Chop the maraschino cherries into small pieces, then blot dry them gently with paper towels.
  3. Melt the butter and mix it with both granulated and brown sugars until smooth.
  4. Add the egg, almond extract, cherry juice, and vinegar; whisk well to combine.
  5. Stir in baking soda and salt, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
  6. Add the all-purpose flour and mix until just combined.
  7. Fold in the chopped cherry pieces.
  8. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers are still soft.
  10. Cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet, then move them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For added sweetness, drizzle with a light glaze. Store cookies in an airtight container.

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