Description
Soft, sweet cookies loaded with tart cherries and a hint of almond essence, reminiscent of family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup chopped cherries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and almond extract, mixing until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually fold into the wet ingredients.
- Gently mix in the chopped cherries.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool briefly on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute almond flour for all-purpose flour. Experiment with toppings like melted chocolate or powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, cherry, almond, dessert, baking, family recipe