Gluten-Free Almond Cherry Cookies For Spring Desserts
Delicious gluten-free cookies infused with almond and cherry flavors, perfect for spring celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup almond extract
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add softened butter, almond extract, and egg to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a more intense cherry flavor, add a few drops of cherry extract.
- These cookies can be decorated with a drizzle of chocolate for an extra treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg