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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 soft and puffy treat that melts in your mouth. With a perfect blend of sweet cherry and nutty almond extracts, these cookies are great for any occasion—whether it’s a festive gathering or a cozy family get-together. Topped with thick cherry-almond icing and garnished with slivered almonds, they present beautifully and are sure to impress your guests. Plus, this easy recipe yields a generous batch, making it perfect for sharing or saving for later.

Ingredients

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  • 2 – 12 oz. jars maraschino cherries (drained (reserve juice), 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. maraschino cherry juice
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • 1 tsp. cherry extract
  • 4 – 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs, almond extract, and cherry extract; mix until fully combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in minced maraschino cherries.
  6. Drop tablespoon-sized balls onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
  7. For the icing, mix melted butter with reserved cherry juice, almond extract, cherry extract, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  8. Allow cookies to cool completely before icing and garnishing with slivered almonds.

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