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Chewy Almond Cherry Cookies

Chewy Almond Cherry Cookies are buttery almond-infused treats filled with sweet maraschino cherries, finished with a cherry glaze and festive red sugar. They're ideal for holidays, parties, or everyday baking joy.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

For the Cookie Base

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup ground almonds
  • 15 –20 maraschino cherries halved

For the Frosting

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp maraschino cherry juice
  • ½ tsp almond extract optional

For the Decoration

  • Red decorating sugar or edible glitter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Cream butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  • Mix flour, ground almonds, and salt, then combine with butter mixture to form dough.
  • Scoop dough, press in half a cherry, cover, and roll into balls.
  • Flatten slightly and place on the sheet, cherry side up.
  • Bake 8–9 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  • Cool 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a rack.
  • Whisk powdered sugar, cherry juice, and almond extract until smooth.
  • Dip cookies in frosting, sprinkle with sugar, and let set.