Cherry Almond Chews
Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, Cherry Almond Chews are the ultimate treat for cookie lovers! These delightful cookies combine the tangy sweetness of chopped dried cherries with the nutty crunch of toasted sliced almonds, all tied together with a hint of almond extract for a gourmet touch. With a perfectly tender texture thanks to a balanced mix of butter and sugars, they bake up in just 12 minutes, making them an ideal choice for quick yet impressive desserts. Perfect for holiday cookie trays or an everyday sweet indulgence, these easy-to-make cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious. Whip up a batch in under 30 minutes and savor the irresistible blend of fruity and nutty goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups dried cherries, chopped
- 0.5 cups sliced almonds, toasted
- 0.25 teaspoons almond extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the wet ingredients. Beat until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped dried cherries and toasted sliced almonds using a spatula or wooden spoon.
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep them soft and chewy.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the Cherry Almond Chews in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2896 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.9 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.6 g | 323% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 935 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 399.5 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 232.9 g | ||
| Protein | 39.4 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 302 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 1062 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
