Cherry Almond Shortbread Cookies
By Emma Carter
An easy homemade sweet made with unsalted butter, softened, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, with exact measurements and straightforward baking steps. The full recipe below keeps the ingredient amounts and method together so you can cook from one page.
Why You’ll Love This Cherry Almond Shortbread Cookies Recipe
- Uses a straightforward home-baking method with measured ingredients and clear bake steps.
- The recipe uses 7 measured ingredients and 8 clear steps.
- The supplied nutrition information lists 1g of protein per serving.
- The main cook or bake time is about 18 min.
What you’ll need
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2.5 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon (3g) salt
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) almond extract
- 0.5 cup (80g) chopped glacé cherries
- 0.25 cup (30g) sliced almonds
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Keep it simple
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
Step-by-step instructions
Read through the steps once, then prepare the measured ingredients before you begin.
- 1Step 1
Preheat oven to 325F (165C).
- 2Step 2
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3Step 3
Beat in almond extract.
- 4Step 4
Gradually add flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- 5Step 5
Fold in cherries and almonds.
- 6Step 6
Roll dough into balls, flatten slightly on a baking sheet.
- 7Step 7
Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are barely golden.
- 8Step 8
Cool completely on a wire rack.
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Tips for a better result
- Let baked cookies or bars cool as directed before moving or slicing them.
- Fold fruit or mix-ins gently so they stay visible instead of breaking down into the base.
- Use the recipe photos as a visual guide for texture and final presentation.
Variations & substitutions
- Use the alternate recipe photos as serving and presentation references.
- Keep the same measured base and use the photographed finish as your guide for portioning and presentation.
Serving suggestions
Serve the recipe as shown in the photos, or pair it with another recipe from the same collection for a complete breakfast, snack, or dessert spread.
Storage & reheating
For storage and reheating, follow the ingredient-specific guidance you normally use at home. The source inventory does not provide a tested storage duration, so this page does not invent one.
Nutrition notes
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Quick recipe answers
What are the main ingredients in Cherry Almond Shortbread Cookies?+
The core ingredients listed in this recipe are unsalted butter, softened, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour. See the ingredient section for the exact amounts.
How long does Cherry Almond Shortbread Cookies take?+
Plan for about 15 min of prep, 18 min of cooking or baking.
How much protein is listed per serving?+
The supplied nutrition information lists 1g of protein per serving.
How do I know when the recipe is ready?+
Use the written final instruction together with the recipe photos as your guide for the intended texture and appearance.
Can I substitute ingredients?+
The supplied recipe inventory does not include tested substitutions. For the most reliable result, use the listed ingredients and measurements as written.
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Cherry Almond Shortbread Cookies
An easy homemade sweet made with unsalted butter, softened, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, with exact measurements and straightforward baking steps.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2.5 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon (3g) salt
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) almond extract
- 0.5 cup (80g) chopped glacé cherries
- 0.25 cup (30g) sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F (165C).
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in almond extract.
- Gradually add flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in cherries and almonds.
- Roll dough into balls, flatten slightly on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are barely golden.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition
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