Description
Soft Cream Cheese Cherry Almond Cookies are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will elevate your dessert table. Bursting with juicy maraschino cherries and complemented by the subtle warmth of almond extract, these cookies offer a festive treat perfect for any occasion. The rich cream cheese ensures a tender, melt-in-your-mouth experience, while a drizzle of white chocolate adds an elegant touch. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or simply indulging on a cozy afternoon, these cookies are sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (10-ounce) jar maraschino cherries, reserving 1-2 Tablespoons cherry juice
- 1 3/4 cup (255 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup white chocolate melting wafers, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the cherries by draining and chopping them into bite-sized pieces. Pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, cream together butter and cream cheese until fluffy; add sugar and mix until pale.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and reserved cherry juice until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients, then gently fold in the chopped cherries.
- Chill dough for at least one hour before preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Scoop dough onto a prepared baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Drizzle cooled cookies with melted white chocolate if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg