Description
A delightful combination of almonds and cherries in a chewy cookie.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cherries, chopped
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped cherries and slivered almonds.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to substitute dried cranberries or apricots for the cherries if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg