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Almond Cherry Cookies

Irresistible Almond Cherry Cookies for a Festive Treat

These Almond Cherry Cookies combine buttery richness and sweet-tart cherries, perfect for holiday joy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup ground almonds or ground hazelnuts
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries about 12 cherries halved
For Decoration
  • 1/4 cup red decorating sugar optional

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Almond Cherry Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth, then add vanilla extract and mix.
  3. Whisk together flour, salt, and ground almonds, then gradually add to the creamed mixture.
  4. Scoop dough, make a pit, insert half a cherry, wrap and flatten the dough, and place on sheet.
  5. Bake for 8-9 minutes until edges turn golden; cool on the baking sheet.
  6. Whisk powdered sugar with cherry juice, almond extract, and milk until smooth for frosting.
  7. Once cooled, dip cookies in frosting and sprinkle with red sugar. Allow frosting to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is softened fully and do not overbake cookies to avoid dryness.

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