Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies, a perfectly soft and puffy treat that melts in your mouth! With a harmonious blend of cherry and almond flavors, these cookies are ideal for any occasion — from festive gatherings to cozy afternoons at home. The vibrant icing and slivered almonds not only make them visually appealing but also enhance their delectable taste. This easy-to-follow recipe yields a generous batch, ensuring there’s plenty to share with family and friends. Bake these irresistible cookies today and watch them disappear!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 jars maraschino cherries (drained, minced, and squeezed dry)
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp almond extract
- 2 tsp cherry extract
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 1/3 cup + 1–2 tbsp maraschino cherry juice
- 4 – 5 cups powdered sugar for icing
- ½ cup slivered almonds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until 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 mix into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Gently fold in minced cherries.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- While cookies cool, mix melted butter with reserved cherry juice until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached. Stir in almond and cherry extracts.
- Once cooled, drizzle or spread icing over each cookie and sprinkle slivered almonds on top as garnish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg