I love desserts with nuts, whether they include almonds, hazelnuts, or pistachios, I find them heavenly. And that’s exactly how these almond and candied cherry cookies are: adorable, easy to make, delicious, and they keep for a good number of days. They are perfect to enjoy alone or with company, sipping coffee or tea, between chats. Wrapped in clear paper and tied with a bow, they make a lovely gift idea. To make them even tastier, almond cookies with candied cherries can be made richer by adding a pinch of cinnamon to the dough. The intoxicating aroma they will release while in the oven will surely captivate you. Crispy when freshly baked, they become soft the next day and, in either case, will tempt the palate of anyone who tastes them.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 25Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 334.08 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 50.86 (g) of which sugars 37.62 (g)
- Proteins 7.87 (g)
- Fat 13.37 (g) of which saturated 1.31 (g)of which unsaturated 11.41 (g)
- Fibers 3.55 (g)
- Sodium 17.93 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for the Almond and Candied Cherry Cookies
- 1 1/3 cups almonds
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 vial almond flavoring
- 2 tbsp sugar (for coating)
- 1 egg
- as needed candied cherries
- 1 tsp baking powder
What You Need for the Almond and Candied Cherry Cookies
- 1 Food processor
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- 1 Small bowl
Method for Almond and Candied Cherry Cookies
In this recipe, the almonds are used with their skin and ground with a good food processor or, if unavailable, with a coffee grinder.
After placing the almonds and granulated sugar in the processor, run the appliance for a few seconds until the two ingredients turn into flour.
Do not leave the almonds in larger bits, as the dough might become mushy and the cookies could flatten too much during baking.
Empty the mixture into a bowl and add the flour, baking powder, almond flavoring, and the egg. Knead until obtaining a firm and sticky dough.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place some granulated sugar in a small bowl and begin preparing the cookies.
Take small amounts of dough about the size of a walnut, roll them between your palms to form a sphere.
Roll the cookie in the bowl of sugar, making sure it sticks to the entire surface, except the part that will rest on the baking sheet.
Arrange the cookies on the parchment paper, spacing them apart as they will puff up during baking. Place a whole or half candied cherry on each cookie, according to your preference.
Bake in a preheated oven at 325-340°F (160-170°C) for about 15 minutes. Naturally, times and temperatures may vary based on your oven, so adjust accordingly.
Once baked and removed from the oven, the cookies will be soft, and you shouldn’t try to remove them from the sheet. Just wait for them to cool down.
Store in a tin box; they will keep for several days, provided they don’t get eaten immediately.
The Almond and Candied Cherry Cookies are ready to be enjoyed.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use store-bought almond flour?
Absolutely yes.
I don’t like candied fruits, can I omit them?
Candied fruits can be completely omitted or replaced with another sweet.
