Almond Cherry Delight Cookies Recipe
These Almond Cherry Cookies are a delightful treat combining the rich flavors of almonds and sweet dried cherries. Perfect for any occasion, they are soft, chewy, and topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup dried cherries coarsely chopped
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, sea salt, and almond flour.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped dried cherries and slivered almonds until evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
For best results, do not overmix the dough.