Soft and Chewy Cherry Almond Sugar Cookies
Soft, chewy sugar cookies with crisp golden edges, chopped maraschino cherries, and a light almond flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 oz cream cheese cut up into squares
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries finely chopped and patted dry with a paper towel
- 1 tbsp maraschino cherry juice
- 1 tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the sugar, cream cheese, and melted butter until smooth.
- Add the oil and mix until combined. Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
- Add the cherry juice, almond extract, and chopped cherries, and mix until the cherries are evenly distributed.
- With the mixer on low, gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. The dough will be very soft and sticky. Do not add extra flour.
- Roll the dough into 2-tablespoon balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges are golden and the cookies look set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Servings: 24 Cookies