Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies
These nostalgic Amish sugar cookies are elevated with dried cherries and toasted almonds for a delightful twist on the classic. Soft, chewy, and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
- 1/2 cup toasted almonds, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in dried cherries and almonds.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on wire rack.
Notes
For extra almond flavor, use almond extract instead of vanilla. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 2g
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