Best 7 Cherry Chip Almond Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our exquisite Cherry Chip Almond Cookies, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds. These cookies are not just another dessert; they are an experience to be savored. Picture this: a crisp, golden-brown exterior that crumbles at the first bite, revealing a tender, chewy interior studded with bursts of tart cherries and crunchy almonds. Each bite is an explosion of flavors and textures, a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, soft and crunchy.

Our collection of Cherry Chip Almond Cookie recipes caters to every baker's skill level and preference. Whether you prefer a classic drop cookie or a more sophisticated pressed cookie, we have a recipe that will suit your needs. Our basic Cherry Chip Almond Cookies recipe provides a straightforward guide for beginners, while our Chewy Cherry Almond Cookies offer a slightly more complex texture for those seeking a chewy delight. If you're looking for a cookie with a hint of sophistication, our Cherry Almond Macaroons are the perfect choice, with their delicate meringue-based shells and chewy almond-cherry filling.

But that's not all! Our collection also includes a gluten-free option with our Gluten-Free Cherry Almond Cookies, ensuring that everyone can enjoy these delectable treats. And for those who love a touch of chocolate, our Chocolate Cherry Almond Cookies combine the classic flavors of chocolate and cherry with the crunch of almonds.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're guaranteed a batch of cookies that will disappear faster than you can say "cherry chip almond." So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a baking journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY ALMOND COOKIES



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Puffy, soft, and crumbly, these cherry almond cookies are unlike any cookie you've ever had. They are reminiscent of biscotti but are softer and extremely flavorful. And they are completely gluten-free!

Provided by Jen Sobjack

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin light olive oil
1/4 cup (56 g) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
3 cups (390 g) Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
1/2 cup (67 g) Bob's Red Mill Almond Flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup (160 g) dried cherries, finely chopped
1 cup (170 g) white chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the oil, butter, and sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Beat in the almond and vanilla extracts.
  • Set a fine-mesh sieve over the bowl containing the egg mixture. Add the gluten-free flour, almond flour, salt, and baking powder. Sift the dry ingredients into the bowl.
  • Mix everything together until a soft dough forms. Fold in the cherries.
  • Use a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop to drop mounds of dough 2-inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each mound using damp fingertips.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown around the bottom edges. Cool the cookies on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Melt the white chocolate chips according to the package directions. Carefully transfer to a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off and drizzle over the cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 21 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 11 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 cookie, Sodium 71 milligrams sodium, Sugar 12 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams unsaturated fat

CHERRY-ALMOND REFRIGERATOR COOKIES



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Looking for a tasty holiday dessert? Then check out these cherry-almond cookies that can be made ahead of time.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped red candied cherries

Steps:

  • Sprinkle almonds in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown. Cool 10 minutes. In food processor, process almonds until finely chopped; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add egg and almond extract; beat on medium speed until smooth. On low speed, beat in flour, baking powder and salt until dough forms. Stir in cherries and chopped almonds.
  • Form dough into 2 (8-inch) logs. Wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Cut dough into 1/8- to 1/4-inch slices. On ungreased cookie sheets, place slices 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until edges start to turn golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

CHERRY CHIP ALMOND COOKIES



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I had bought cherry chips on a whim and know what to do with them. Until I had tasted this cookie and thought the pairing would be great. They came out nicely. My kids loved them.

Provided by Blue-eyed 70s Chick

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon double strength vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 (12 ounce) bag cherry chips
almonds (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl set aside.
  • Cream your butter, then slowly add your sugar. Blend well.
  • Add your eggs,vanilla and almond extract.
  • Slowly blend in flour mixture. Add your chips, drop by teaspoonful onto cookie sheet.
  • Bake for about 10 minute.

CHERRY-ALMOND COOKIES WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIPS



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Sweet and tart chewy cherry-almond cookies that everyone loves. Store in tightly covered container.

Provided by Jill from Michigan

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 (10 ounce) bag white chocolate chips
1 ½ cups dried tart cherries
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine butter, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a large mixing bowl; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until thoroughly mixed.
  • Combine flour and baking soda in a separate bowl; gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing until incorporated. Stir in white chocolate chips, cherries, and almonds. Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 14.6 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 50.9 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

CHERRY ALMOND CHEWS



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I make these attractive cherry coconut cookies every Christmas for family and friends. During that busy time of year, I appreciate the fact that they freeze well, so I can make them ahead.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup chopped almonds or pecans, optional
1 jar (16 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and halved

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in coconut and nuts if desired. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Place a cherry half in the center of each. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHERRY CHIP COOKIES



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-Joan-Marie Gerth, Henderson, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup crushed cornflakes
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup cherry baking chips
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg yolk and almond extract; mix well. Combine the flour, cornflakes and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chips. Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Coat bottom of glass with cooking spray, then dip in sugar. Flatten cookies with prepared glass, redipping in sugar as needed. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ALMOND GLAZED CHERRY CHIP SUGAR COOKIES



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Make and share this Almond Glazed Cherry Chip Sugar Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chicken Finger

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 22m

Yield 5 1/2 dozen cookies, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/8 teaspoon salt
12 ounces eillien's cherry chips
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
6 -7 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Combine butter, sugar and almond extract in a large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed, until creamy.
  • Reduce speed to low; add all remaining ingredients and beat until well mixed.
  • Roll dough into 1 inch balls; place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
  • Flatten balls to 1/4 inch thickness with the bottom of a buttered glass dipped in sugar.
  • Bake for 7-9 minutes or until edges are very lightly browned.
  • Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely.
  • Stir together glaze ingredients with wire whisk, adding additional water if necessary to make a smooth and creamy glaze. Decorate cooled cookies with glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5475.2, Fat 279.9, SaturatedFat 175.5, Cholesterol 732.1, Sodium 3591.9, Carbohydrate 708.1, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 416.6, Protein 41.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor. If using frozen cherries, thaw them completely before using.
  • Chop the cherries finely so that they distribute evenly throughout the cookies.
  • Don't overmix the dough, or the cookies will be tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies keep their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set, about 10-12 minutes. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them.

Conclusion:

These cherry chip almond cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture, sweet cherry flavor, and crunchy almond pieces, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special cookie recipe, give these cherry chip almond cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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