Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies: A Festive Delight to Share

Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies are festive, flavorful cookies perfect for holiday gatherings and gifts.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 11

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 36

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cookies

1 cup Butter, softened Provides richness
1 cup Vegetable or Canola Oil Enhances moisture
1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough
2 large Eggs Binds the ingredients
2 tsp Almond Extract Infuses almond flavor
2 tsp Cherry Extract Enhances cherry flavor
4.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure
1 tsp Baking Soda Leavening agent
1 tsp Cream of Tartar Stabilizes cookie structure
1 cup Maraschino Cherries, minced Adds sweetness and cherry flavor

For the Icing

4 tbsp Butter, melted Forms icing base
1/3 cup + 1-2 Maraschino Cherry Juice For icing flavor
1 cup Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness

For Garnish

0.5 cup Slivered Almonds Adds a crunchy texture

Equipment

mixing bowl
Electric Mixer
Baking sheets
Parchment Paper
whisk
Teaspoon

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Drain and mince maraschino cherries, squeezing out excess moisture.
Cream together butter, oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until fluffy.
Mix in eggs, almond extract, cherry extract, and minced cherries until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Add to wet mixture and mix until just combined.
Drop rounded balls of dough onto lined baking sheets and bake for 8-11 minutes.
Cool cookies on wire racks.
Make icing by whisking melted butter, cherry juice, and powdered sugar until spreadable.
Frost cooled cookies and sprinkle with slivered almonds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Squeeze cherries well to prevent soggy cookies. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for optimal freshness.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!