Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cherries, roughly chopped
- ¾ cup chopped almonds, lightly toasted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Beat in the large egg until fully incorporated. Stir in the pure vanilla extract and almond extract until well combined, ensuring the mixture is smooth and fragrant.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped dried cherries and toasted chopped almonds until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough. Use a spatula to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated without crushing the cherries too much.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. These cookies will spread a bit during baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are just set. For a chewier cookie, slightly underbake. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra depth of flavor, lightly toast your chopped almonds in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes before adding them to the dough. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. These cookies also freeze beautifully for up to 3 months!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg