Best 11 Chewy Cherry Almond Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, chewy cherry almond cookies stand out as an irresistible delight. These cookies tantalize taste buds with their perfect balance of textures, flavors, and aromas. The chewy cookie dough, studded with plump, juicy cherries and nutty almonds, is a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a realm of pure bliss. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with all the essential information and tips you need to create the ultimate chewy cherry almond cookies that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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 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

CHEWY ALMOND COOKIES



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My children and grandchildren adore these old-fashioned cookies, and they make a good unfrosted choice for a holiday cookie plate. But they're wonderful year-round, too—I even keep unbaked dough in my freezer so I can whip up a batch whenever my family comes for a visit. —Betty Speth, Vincennes, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until crumbly. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and cinnamon; gradually add to the butter mixture and mix well. Shape into two 6-in. rolls; wrap and refrigerate overnight. , Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with almonds. , Bake 7-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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

CHEWY CHERRY-OATMEAL COOKIES



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Cherry-oatmeal cookies are a nice twist on a classic. Serve these at your next gathering, or make a batch and slip one into your loved one's lunch bag.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, or 1 cup apple butter (a healthier alternative)
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups Quaker Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
1 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with nonstick baking mats or parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt; set aside. Place butter, sugar, and honey in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla, and beat to combine. With the mixer on low, gradually add reserved flour mixture and beat until incorporated. Stir in oats and cherries.
  • Drop 1 tablespoon of dough at a time about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake until lightly golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Cookies can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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 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 CHERRY ALMOND COOKIES



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These heavenly cookies are easy to make and have dried cherries, white chocolate chips, chopped almonds and macadamia nuts, oatmeal, and just a touch of coconut.

Provided by Jayne Jones

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 27m

Yield 3 1/2 dozen, 21 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup rolled oats (quick or old fashion, uncooked)
2 cups white chocolate chips
1 (6 ounce) bag dried tart cherries
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup macadamia nuts (chopped)
1/2 cup coconut

Steps:

  • Cream together butter, brown sugar, sugar; add eggs and almond extract.
  • Stir in dry ingredients and add cherries, nuts, and coconut.
  • Drop from spoon on greased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350 for 11-13 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.8, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 32.7, Sodium 179.1, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 23.1, Protein 4

CHERRY ALMOND SUGAR COOKIES



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These cherry almond sugar cookies are crispy around the edges and soft and chewy inside.

Provided by Ann Otis

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 ounces cream cheese (cut into chunks)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil
1 egg
1/2 cup maraschino cherries (finely chopped, and squeezed to remove excess juice)
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cream cheese, and melted butter until smooth.
  • Add the oil and mix until combined. Add the egg and combine again.
  • Add cherry juice and almond extract and mix well. Fold in the chopped cherries.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the cherry mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until well combined and a soft dough forms.
  • Roll the dough into balls of about 2 tablespoons each and drop, about 2 inches apart, on a baking sheet line with a baking mat or parchment. (The dough will be very soft).
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges have started to brown and look set.
  • Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes and move to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 82 mg, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEWY CHOCOLATE-CHERRY COOKIES



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A true crowd pleaser!

Provided by Heather Gillaspy

Categories     Cherry Cookies

Time 1h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter-flavored shortening
2 large eggs
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 cups maraschino cherries, chopped
2 cups milk chocolate chunks

Steps:

  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat brown sugar, shortening, and eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well combined. Mix in milk, vanilla, and almond extract. Add flour mixture gradually, beating well after each addition. Stir in cherries and chocolate chunks.
  • Place dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Drop heaping tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes, switching racks halfway through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 9.6 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 79.4 mg

OATMEAL CHERRY ALMOND COOKIES



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

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup loosely packed brown sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened
1 cup dried cherries
1 cup slivered almonds
2 large eggs
1 -2 tablespoon golden syrup (optional)
2 cups self-raising flour
1 1/2 cups flaked oats
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Cream sugar and butter. add eggs and golden syrup, mix well.
  • Meanwhile cook cherries in water (to cover) in microwave for about a minute to plump them up.
  • Discard half the liquid, cool.
  • Mix flour, baking soda, oats and nuts together. add cherries and cooking liquid to the wet ingredients; mix well.
  • Loosely fold the dry ingredients in, leave batter to sit for at least half an hour (can be refrigerated overnight, but the cookie texture will be different).
  • Drop teaspoons of the batter onto a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 13 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Cool before storing.
  • They are soft, a little chewy, and not particularly sweet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1255.9, Fat 66.8, SaturatedFat 31.8, Cholesterol 227.8, Sodium 936.5, Carbohydrate 144.2, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 54.6, Protein 25.4

Tips:

  • For optimal flavor, use fresh, plump cherries. If using frozen cherries, thaw them completely and drain off any excess liquid before using.
  • To ensure even baking, make sure the cookies are all the same size and shape.
  • If you don't have parchment paper, you can grease the baking sheets with butter or cooking spray.
  • Keep an eye on the cookies while they are baking. They should be golden brown around the edges and slightly soft in the center when they are done.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to cool further.

Conclusion:

These chewy cherry almond cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their sweet and tart cherry filling and crunchy almond topping, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a simple yet satisfying dessert, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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