Description
Cherry Almond Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly blends the creamy richness of cream cheese with the sweet-tart bursts of maraschino cherries and the nutty essence of almond extract. These cookies are not only easy to make but also festive, making them an ideal choice for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or cozy nights at home. With their soft and chewy texture complemented by a drizzle of white chocolate, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or as part of a dessert platter; each bite is a delicious celebration of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (10-ounce) jar maraschino cherries
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup white chocolate melting wafers (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cherries by draining and chopping them into bite-sized pieces; place on paper towels to dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, cream butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, then mix in egg, almond extract, vanilla extract, and reserved cherry juice.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed; gently fold in chopped cherries.
- Chill dough for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared sheet and bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are golden. Let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled cookies if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 139
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 56mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 21mg