Best 9 Cherry Almond Turnover Cookies Recipes

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If you're craving a delightful treat that combines the tangy sweetness of cherries with the nutty flavor of almonds, look no further than cherry almond turnover cookies. With their flaky crust and gooey filling, these cookies are a true indulgence that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating these delectable pastries, ensuring that each bite is a burst of fruity, nutty goodness.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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 ALMOND COOKIES RECIPE



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Classic Cherry Almond cookies, an easy recipe for this popular holiday cookie.

Provided by Robin Gagnon

Categories     cookies     Dessert

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unsalted butter (,softened (one stick) )
8 oz. cream cheese (, softened)
1- cup light brown sugar (, snugly packed)
1 egg
½ tsp salt
1 tsp. almond extract
½ tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
20 oz maraschino cherries ((jar) drained and patted dry)
½ cup white chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the butter, cream cheese and brown sugar and mix until everything is creamed together. Add in the egg, salt, almond extract, and vanilla extract and continue to mix until well combined.
  • Slowly add the flour into the wet mixture and mix until smooth.
  • Cover the bowl and chill for several hours.
  • Using a small cookie scoop, scoop 1-inch balls and roll them into balls. Place the dough onto your cookie sheet and press a small well into the tops of them with your thumb.
  • Grab a maraschino cherry and gently squeeze it in a paper towel, to make sure it's not wet, and place it into the well of your cookie.
  • *Note - If the cherries are still wet they will leave red stains around the top of your cookies.
  • Bake for about 12 minutes and cool completely on a cooling rack.
  • Once all of the cookies are baked and cooled, place the white chocolate chips into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the chocolate for 20 seconds, stir and then microwave 5-7 seconds at a time until the chocolate is all melted. Pour the melted chocolate into a baggie, snip the end just very slightly and drizzle the chocolate all over your cookies. Let the cookies sit for a few minutes so the chocolate can set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 89 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 20 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHERRY ALMOND COOKIES



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I literally made these up on the spot at 9:15pm. 20 minutes later, I was looking at a tray full of wonderful, fluffy cookies.

Provided by Radio Saturday

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups oat flour
¾ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
½ cup vanilla-flavored soy milk
1 egg
½ tablespoon baking powder
½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup dried cherries
¾ cup slivered almonds, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine oat flour and sugar in a large bowl. Add butter; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Mix in egg and soy milk. Mix in baking powder and cinnamon; dough should be the consistency of soft cookie dough. Fold in cherries and 1/2 cup almonds.
  • Drop cookie dough onto the prepared sheet in 2-tablespoon portions, leaving a few inches between each cookie. Sprinkle remaining slivered almonds on top of each cookie.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cookies comes out clean, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 34.7 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 141.8 mg, Sugar 28.1 g

CHEWY ALMOND AND CHERRY THUMBPRINT COOKIES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups blanched almond flour
2/3 cup coconut sugar
1/4 cup honey, such as thyme or clover
2 tablespoons limoncello or freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg, at room temperature
3 tablespoons cherry jam

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spread the almond flour on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and toasted, 10 to 15 minutes. Immediately add it to a medium bowl to cool for 5 minutes. Line the baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper and set aside.
  • Add the coconut sugar, honey, limoncello, lemon zest, salt and egg to the toasted flour. Using a rubber spatula, stir until well combined and evenly moistened. Scoop heaping 1-tablespoon scoops of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 1 inch between each. Flatten slightly with the palm of your hand, then make a small indent in the center of each cookie using your thumb. Fill each indent with 1/2 teaspoon cherry jam. Bake until golden brown and just set, 15 to 17 minutes. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

CHERRY-ALMOND OATMEAL COOKIES



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Make and share this Cherry-Almond Oatmeal Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nurse_Corie

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 47m

Yield 48 cookies, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups rolled oats
1 1/4 cups dried cherries, sniped
1/2 cup triple sec or 1/2 cup hot water
1/4 cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • In a small bowl combine cherries and kirsch, triple sec or hot water. Let stand for 30 minutes; drain well.
  • Meanwhile, combine butter and shortening until well blended. Add brown sugar, sugar, baking soda and salt until well blended. Beat in eggs. Beat in flour until well mixed. Stir in oats. Add drained cherries and almonds.
  • Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 7-9 minutes or until tops are golden. Let cookies stand on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer to wire rack; let cool.
  • To store: layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4903.8, Fat 239.8, SaturatedFat 91.4, Cholesterol 667, Sodium 3431.3, Carbohydrate 627.5, Fiber 33, Sugar 318.1, Protein 79.4

CHERRY ALMOND CUPS



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"To create these attractive mini-tarts, I adapted a bar cookie recipe I had been making for the holidays for many years," writes Christine Kneebone of Hilbert, Wisconsin. "If you like almond flavor, this cookie is for you!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 can (8 ounces) almond paste, cut into cubes
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
18 each red and green maraschino cherries, patted dry
TOPPING:
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Roll into 1-in. balls. , Press dough onto the bottoms and up the sides of well-greased miniature muffin cups. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool in pans on wire racks. , In a small bowl, beat the almond paste, butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs. Spoon 2 teaspoonfuls into each cooled cup; top each with a cherry. , Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes or until lightly browned and filling is set. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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.

TAHINI ALMOND CHERRY COOKIES



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These toothsome cookies are rich with tahini, almond paste and meal, fruit, and multigrain flakes. They make great snacks for the bicyclists in my life!

Provided by SKILLETZILLA

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup roasted tahini
¾ cup brown sugar
¾ cup turbinado sugar
½ cup almond paste
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup almond meal
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup multigrain flake cereal
⅔ cup dried sour cherries
3 tablespoons turbinado sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets, or line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, tahini, brown sugar, 3/4 cup of turbinado sugar, and almond paste until smooth. Mix in the egg, vanilla and orange juice. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, almond meal, and cinnamon; stir into the batter until well blended. Mix in the cereal and sour cherries.
  • Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Sprinkle the remaining 3 tablespoons of turbinado sugar over the tops.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden at the edges. Cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 11.9 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 104.2 mg, Sugar 12 g

CHERRY-ALMOND SLICE-AND-BAKE COOKIES



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Enjoy these nutty cookies for a dessert treat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups ground almonds
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup maraschino cherries, drained, chopped
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. In large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add flour, almonds and almond extract, beating on low speed until well blended. Stir in cherries.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls 1 inch apart.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks; cool 2 minutes. Roll cookies in powdered sugar; return to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 40 mg

Tips:

  • If you don't have almond flour, you can make your own by grinding almonds in a food processor until they are fine and powdery.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk instead. Just be sure to add a little bit of butter or oil to help the dough come together.
  • If you don't have a pastry bag, you can use a ziplock bag with the corner cut off.
  • To make the turnovers ahead of time, bake them according to the recipe and then freeze them. When you're ready to serve, thaw them at room temperature for about an hour before serving.

Conclusion:

Cherry almond turnover cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their flaky crust, sweet cherry filling, and almond flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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