Description
Cherry Almond Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with fruity sweetness and nutty almond flavor. Perfect for holiday gifting, afternoon tea, or cozy snacking, these cookies stay tender and flavorful, making them a must-save recipe for cookie lovers.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped fresh or dried cherries
1 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
6. Fold in cherries and almonds evenly.
7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
8. Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months in a sealed freezer-safe bag.
Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg