Chewy Cherry Almond Cookies Recipe

Indulge in these heavenly chewy cherry almond cookies! Bursting with sweet dried cherries, creamy white chocolate chips, crunchy almonds and macadamia nuts, hearty oatmeal, and a hint of coconut, these easy-to-bake cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. Get ready for a delightful explosion of flavors and textures in every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 281.8 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Chewy Cherry Almond Cookies

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How to Make Chewy Cherry Almond Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, ¾ cup packed light brown sugar, and ½ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon almond extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 ½ cups rolled oats.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in 1 cup dried cherries, ½ cup white chocolate chips, ½ cup chopped almonds, ¼ cup chopped macadamia nuts, and ¼ cup shredded sweetened coconut.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

92g

Fat

38g

Carbs

11g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chewy Cherry Almond Cookies?

Chewy Cherry Almond Cookies takes about 47 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 27 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chewy Cherry Almond Cookies?

Chewy Cherry Almond Cookies has approximately 281.8 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 23 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chewy Cherry Almond Cookies?

The key ingredients for Chewy Cherry Almond Cookies are Butter, Brown Sugar, Granulated Sugar, Eggs, Almond Extract, Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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