Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies

Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies 🍒🌸

A soft, buttery Amish-style sugar cookie studded with tart cherries and kissed with almond flavor—simple, rustic, and utterly irresistible!

🍽️ Ingredients (Makes ~30 cookies)

For the Cookies:

• 1 cup (2 sticks / 227g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar

• 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil

• 2 large eggs, room temp

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp almond extract

• 4 ½ cups (540g) all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp cream of tartar

• ½ tsp salt

For the Mix-Ins:

• ½ cup (80g) dried tart cherries, chopped

• ½ cup (60g) sliced almonds

For Rolling:

• ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar

👩🍳 Instructions

1. Prep:

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Make the Dough:

   • In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until fluffy.

   • Beat in oil, eggs, vanilla, and almond extract.

   • Whisk flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients.

   • Fold in cherries and almonds.

3. Shape & Bake:

   • Roll dough into 1.5-inch balls, then roll in granulated sugar.

   • Place on baking sheets and flatten slightly with a glass.

   • Bake 10-12 mins until edges are just golden (centers will stay soft).

4. Cool & Serve:

   • Let cool on sheets for 5 mins, then transfer to a wire rack.

💡 Pro Tips

✅ Soften cherries: Soak dried cherries in warm water for 10 mins, then pat dry.
✅ Thicker cookies? Chill dough 30 mins before baking.
✅ Gluten-free: Use 1:1 GF flour blend.

Why You’ll Love These

✨ Amish-style magic—extra soft and melt-in-your-mouth.
✨ Sweet-tart balance from cherries + nutty crunch.
✨ Perfect for gifting (they stay fresh for days!).

Pair with coffee or tea for a cozy treat! ☕🌾

Shortcut: Use pre-chopped dried cherries and skip the soaking! 😉