Description
Almond Cherry Cookies are buttery, tender treats packed with festive cherry pieces and a delicate almond aroma. This 25-minute recipe blends butter, sugar, egg, almond extract, and flour with cherries to deliver a rich, comforting bite. They bake to light golden edges with a soft center—perfect for holiday trays, parties, or gifting. Simple, elegant, and irresistibly tasty, they make a charming addition to any bake sale, cookie tin, or dessert spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup chopped maraschino cherries, well drained
- Optional: sliced almonds or powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and almond extract, mixing until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Gently fold in chopped cherries.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies apart.
- Sprinkle with sliced almonds if using.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool slightly before serving or dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Well drained maraschino cherries prevent soggy dough
- Do not overmix once dry ingredients are added to avoid tough cookies
- For a stronger almond flavor, increase almond extract to 1½ tsp
- Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes for a taller cookie (optional)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Almond Cherry Cookies, almond cookies, cherry cookies, holiday cookies, easy cookies, butter cookies, maraschino cherry cookies, 5-ingredient style cookies