Ingredients
Method
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, add butter and sugar. Mix until light and creamy.
- Add the egg, cherry juice, and almond extract. Mix until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, add flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Whisk together to combine.
- With the mixer on low, add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, 1 cup at a time, until combined.
- Fold in the quartered maraschino cherries and finely chopped almonds until evenly distributed.
- Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a log, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice logs into ¼-inch thick rounds and place on baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use good quality almond extract; it really elevates the cherry notes.
- If your dough feels too soft after chilling, pop it back in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
- Bake until the edges are just lightly golden, but the centers still look soft; this ensures a perfectly chewy cookie.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze the unbaked dough logs for up to 3 months. Slice and bake from frozen, adding a couple of minutes to the baking time. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- If your dough feels too soft after chilling, pop it back in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
- Bake until the edges are just lightly golden, but the centers still look soft; this ensures a perfectly chewy cookie.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze the unbaked dough logs for up to 3 months. Slice and bake from frozen, adding a couple of minutes to the baking time. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.