Description
Soft, buttery cookies combining sweet cherries and nutty almond flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chopped cherries (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the egg and almond extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped cherries.
- Drop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use fresh cherries for the best flavor. Watch baking time as ovens may vary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg