Description
Delight in these soft cream cheese cherry almond cookies that blend creamy richness with fruity sweetness and nutty crunch—perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped cherries (fresh or frozen, pitted)
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds (toasted if desired)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in Cherries and Almonds: Gently fold in the chopped cherries and sliced almonds using a spatula.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and centers appear soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Transfer to plates and enjoy these delightful cookies warm with your favorite beverage!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating a dash of almond extract. - You can substitute cherries with dried cranberries or blueberries for variety. - Let the dough chill for at least 30 minutes before baking for enhanced flavor and texture.