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Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies

Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies, a melt-in-your-mouth treat perfect for any occasion. These soft and puffy cookies are infused with the sweet essence of cherry and almond, topped with a thick cherry-almond icing that adds a vibrant touch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 – 12 oz. jars maraschino cherries (drained, minced, squeezed VERY dry)
  • 1 cup butter (softened)
  • 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp. almond extract
  • 2 tsp. cherry extract
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 4 tbsp. butter (melted)
  • 1/3 cup + 1-2 tbsp. reserved maraschino cherry juice
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • 1 tsp. cherry extract
  • 4 – 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add almond and cherry extracts.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Fold in minced maraschino cherries gently.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cool before transferring to wire racks.
  7. For icing, mix melted butter with reserved cherry juice, almond extract, and powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached. Drizzle over cooled cookies and garnish with slivered almonds.

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