Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies, a festive treat that melts in your mouth. With a perfect balance of sweet cherry and nutty almond, these soft cookies are topped with a rich cherry-almond icing and sprinkled with slivered almonds for added texture. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home, this easy-to-make recipe yields a generous batch, ensuring there’s enough to share (or keep all to yourself!). Impress your family and friends with this unique twist on traditional sugar cookies that combines comfort and creativity!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 jars maraschino cherries, minced and drained
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Cream of tartar
- Almond extract
- Cherry extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in almond and cherry extracts.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar; gradually mix into the wet ingredients. Fold in minced cherries.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dough rounds onto prepared sheets, flatten slightly. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on racks before icing made from melted butter, cherry juice, almond extract, and powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg