Soft Cream Cheese Cherry Almond Cookies
Soft Cream Cheese Cherry Almond Cookies are a delightful blend of chewy texture and sweet flavors. Each bite is a warm embrace of cherry goodness, enhanced by nutty almond bits and wrapped in a creamy base. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to bring joy to family gatherings or simply brighten your day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup cherry preserves
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Gently fold in cherry preserves and sliced almonds.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden around the edges but soft in the center. Cool on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added flavor variation, consider swapping cherries with dried cranberries or adding chocolate chips for extra sweetness. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.