Description
These Cherry Blossom Cookies are a delightful treat combining a buttery, soft texture with the sweet and tart flavor of dried cherries. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make and baked to golden perfection, delivering a balanced blend of vanilla and almond extracts for a fragrant and enjoyable bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, providing a smooth base for the dough.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract into the creamed butter and sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly to combine all the wet ingredients uniformly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to avoid overmixing and to form a consistent dough.
- Fold in Cherries: Gently fold in the chopped dried cherries to evenly distribute the fruit without breaking them up too much.
- Form Cookies: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a non-stick surface, spacing them adequately to allow spreading.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn a light golden brown, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack to firm up and develop their full flavor before serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and better dough consistency.
- Do not overmix the dough once flour is added to prevent tough cookies.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- For extra flavor, consider lightly toasting the dried cherries before folding them in.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.
