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Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies

Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies: Soft, Festive Delights

Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies are soft, festive delights perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring a cheerful twist of sweet cherries and nutty almond flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Amish
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Maraschino Cherries Drain, mince, and squeeze dry
  • 1 cup Butter Softened, unsalted
  • 1 cup Vegetable or Canola Oil
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For cookies
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 2 tsp Almond Extract
  • 2 tsp Cherry Extract
  • 4.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Cream of Tartar
  • 0.5 cup Slivered Almonds For garnish
For the Icing
  • Melted Butter As a base for icing
  • Cherry Juice
  • 4-5 cups Powdered Sugar For icing

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by draining and finely mincing the maraschino cherries. Ensure to squeeze out any excess moisture.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and one cup of powdered sugar. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add in the eggs, almond extract, cherry extract, and minced cherries, mixing well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Gradually add to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop dough and drop rounded mounds onto sheets.
  6. Bake for 8-11 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks for 5-10 minutes.
  7. Prepare icing by whisking together melted butter, cherry juice, almond and cherry extracts, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  8. Once cookies are cooled, frost the tops with icing and sprinkle slivered almonds. Allow to set for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for later enjoyment. Adjust icing sweetness as desired.

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