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Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies

Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies
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Indulge in the delightful taste of Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies, a perfect blend of soft textures and sweet flavors that capture the essence of the holidays. These cookies are not just easy to make; they melt in your mouth and are ideal for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With their vibrant cherry and almond flavor profile, they’re bound to become a favorite treat in your household. Share them with loved ones or package them as thoughtful gifts—everyone will appreciate these homemade delights!

Ingredients

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  • 2 jars maraschino cherries (drained, minced, squeezed very dry)
  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp almond extract
  • 2 tsp cherry extract
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients by gathering everything you need.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs, almond extract, and cherry extract.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in minced cherries.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
  7. Let cookies cool on wire racks before icing with a mixture of melted butter, reserved cherry juice, almond extract, and powdered sugar.

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