Description
These Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on classic sugar cookies, featuring the sweet tang of maraschino cherries and the nuttiness of almonds. Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, these cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons almond extract
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Additional:
- 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries (drained and patted dry)
- ½ 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, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the oil, eggs, and almond extract, and mix 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: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined.
- Add cherries and almonds: Gently fold in the chopped cherries and sliced almonds if using.
- Bake: Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden.
- Cool: Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a pop of sweetness, drizzle with a simple almond glaze made from powdered sugar, almond extract, and milk.
- Make sure the cherries are well-drained and blotted dry to prevent excess moisture in the dough.
