Description
Soft and chewy Amish sugar cookies infused with cherry and almond flavors, perfect for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup dried cherries, chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the almond extract and egg until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped dried cherries and sliced almonds.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use fresh dried cherries and ensure the butter is at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: Amish
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 1g