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Almond Cherry Cookies

Almond Cherry Cookies: A Festive Delight for Your Holiday Table

Delightful Almond Cherry Cookies filled with maraschino cherries and rich almond flavor, perfect for your holiday table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Ground Slivered Almonds Almond flour can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Butter (softened) Provides richness and binds the dough together perfectly.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Granulated sugar can work too, but texture may vary.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the cookie’s overall flavor.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used for a gluten-free twist.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness beautifully.
  • 1 cup Maraschino Cherries (halved) Fresh cherries are a seasonal alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Red Decorating Sugar Adds a festive touch.
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Main ingredient for sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Maraschino Cherry Juice Infuses frosting with delightful flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract Amplifies the almond flavor.
  • 3 tablespoons Milk Adjusts frosting’s consistency.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl, then add the vanilla extract.
  3. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and ground slivered almonds in a separate bowl, then mix into the butter mixture until blended.
  4. Shape the dough into balls, create a pit, insert a cherry, and enclose the dough around it before placing on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 8-9 minutes, until edges are golden, and the centers remain soft.
  6. Prepare the frosting by whisking powdered sugar, cherry juice, and almond extract, adjusting with milk for consistency.
  7. Once cooled, dip the cookies in frosting and sprinkle with red decorating sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened for best results. Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.

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