Description
These Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies combine the rich, buttery softness of traditional sugar cookies with jewel-toned candied cherries and the warm crunch of toasted almonds. They’re festive, nostalgic, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup candied cherries
1/2 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
3 tablespoons coarse sanding sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla and almond extracts.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets. Flatten slightly with your fingers.
6. Press a candied cherry into the center of each cookie. Gently press a few toasted almond slices into the dough around the cherry. Sprinkle each cookie with sanding sugar.
7. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are just set and tops are starting to crack.
8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Store in an airtight tin for up to 5 days, or freeze after cooling for longer storage.
10. Enjoy with tea, coffee, or on your favorite holiday cookie tray.
Notes
Let the butter soften at room temperature—don’t microwave it.
Press almonds gently into dough to prevent them from falling off after baking.
Don’t overbake—cookies should be pale with slight cracks and soft centers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 17mg
Keywords: cherry almond cookies, amish sugar cookies, holiday cookies