Description
Soft and chewy Cherry Almond Cookies are a delightful blend of sweetness and richness, perfect for any occasion. These cookies feature the vibrant flavor of maraschino cherries combined with the nutty notes of almond and creamy cream cheese. Topped with a drizzle of white chocolate, they not only taste fantastic but also look festive on any dessert platter. They are easy to make, ensuring that even novice bakers can impress family and friends with these irresistible treats. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or simply indulging in a sweet snack, these cookies are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 jar maraschino cherries (10 ounces)
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup white chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- Drain and chop maraschino cherries; set aside to dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, cream together butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Add sugar and mix until pale.
- Mix in the egg, almond extract, vanilla extract, and cherry juice until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and fold in chopped cherries. Chill dough for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F; line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough onto the baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack; drizzle with melted white chocolate if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg