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Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies Recipe

Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies Recipe
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Delight your taste buds with these Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies. A perfect blend of sweet cherries, crunchy almonds, and almond extract, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 4½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
  • ½ cup sliced almonds

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ¼ cup chopped maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and almond extract: Beat in the eggs and almond extract until well combined.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: Gradually mix in the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar until a soft dough forms.
  5. Fold in cherries and almonds: Gently fold in the chopped cherries and sliced almonds.
  6. Form and bake cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
  7. Prepare glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until smooth.
  8. Glaze and garnish: Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies and garnish with chopped cherries, if desired.

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