Craving a treat that's quick, healthy-ish, and bursts with flavor? Look no further than Cherry Almond Cookies! These little gems are my go-to when I need a sweet fix without the guilt (or the hours in the kitchen). I promise, these are so good—they'll become your go-to too.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, Nana Rose, always had a sneaky stash of amaretto in her baking cupboard. While she'd never admit to using it liberally, her Cherry Almond Cookies had a certain… depth of flavor that always made them disappear fast. This recipe is my attempt to recreate that Nana Rose magic – just a little easier and a lot faster. It captures that nostalgic flavor profile, blending the sweet-tartness of cherries with the mellow nuttiness of almonds, all in a delightfully chewy cookie.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup chopped dried cherries
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and almond extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Fold in the chopped dried cherries and slivered almonds.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious Cherry Almond Cookies!
Cherry Almond Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- **Preheat** your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- **Whisk** together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- In a large bowl, **cream** together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- **Beat** in the egg and almond extract until well combined.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Gradually **add** the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon almond extract
- **Fold** in the chopped dried cherries and slivered almonds.1/2 cup chopped dried cherries, 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- **Drop** rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- **Bake** for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- **Let** the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- **Serve** and enjoy your delicious **Cherry Almond Cookies**!