Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies, where soft and puffy textures meet the sweet essence of cherry and almond. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are perfect for any occasion, from festive celebrations to cozy family gatherings. Topped with a luscious cherry-almond icing and garnished with slivered almonds, they not only taste amazing but also look beautiful on any dessert table. With an easy-to-follow recipe, even novice bakers can impress their friends and family with these irresistible treats. Make a batch today and enjoy the joy they bring!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 jars maraschino cherries (drained, minced, and dried)
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp almond extract
- 2 tsp cherry extract
- 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in almond and cherry extracts.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Gradually incorporate this into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in minced cherries.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- For icing: Combine melted butter, cherry juice, extracts, and powdered sugar until smooth; drizzle or spread over cooled cookies. Garnish with slivered almonds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg