Description
Delicious Amish sugar cookies with a buttery richness, bright cherry bites, and a hint of almond aroma, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries (drained and patted dry) or 3/4 cup dried cherries
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Sliced almonds for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently stir in the chopped cherries.
- Chill the dough for 20-30 minutes if it’s very soft.
- Scoop 1-tablespoon portions onto a lined baking sheet.
- Press a sliced cherry or almond sliver on top if desired.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and bottoms are light golden.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg