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    Home » Our latest posts » Cookies

    Cherry Almond Sugar Cookie Bars a Fun Cookie Treat

    October 6, 2016 Filed Under: Cookies, Desserts

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    Cherry Almond Sugar Cookies are a delicious treat for Valentine's Day or Breast Cancer Awareness Month. They make a great gift for a breast cancer survivor or a charity bake sale.

    Cherry Almond Sugar Cookie Bars are a bright an easy treat for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Or Valentine's Day. Or just because cherry and almond are awesome together.

    cookie bars on a plate with text overlay "cherry almond sugar cookie bars"

    This is one of my favorite sugar cookie recipes. I use it often to make holiday cut out cookies. The almond extract and cream of tartar makes them extra flavorful.

    And to make these cookie bars extra special I opted to pair it with a simple cherry glaze made with maraschino cherry juice. Or am I the only one that has a jar of juice left after enjoying the cherries?

    Variation: Cut Out Cookies

    As I said above, this is my holiday cut out cookie recipe.

    Instead of going to the effort to roll out and cut the dough into fancy shapes, I spread the dough into a pan and baked them all at once to make my life easier.

    Just chill the dough for an hour before rolling and cutting, then bake until lightly brown, about 7-8 minutes.

    Breast Cancer Awareness Month Cookies

    I made these cookies in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

    I won't list the number of women I know personally that have battled (are battling) Breast Cancer for fear I would inadvertently leave someone out. There are that many. And that doesn't include those I met while volunteering for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

    You can belittle the pink ribbons on anything and everything all you want, but the money it has raised for research, education, screening and survivor assistance has made a significant, direct impact on many people's lives.

    They'd make a nice gift for your favorite breast cancer survivor or for a bake sale to raise money for your favorite breast cancer charity.

    Cherry Almond Sugar Cookie Bars

    pink frosted cookie bars with text overlay "Cherry Almond Sugar Cookies"
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    Ingredients
     

    Cookies

    • 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
    • 1 cup butter (softened)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon almond extract
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

    Icing

    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
    • 1-2 teaspoon milk

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375° F.

    cookies

    • In a large mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, almond extract and egg. Beat until smooth.
    • Add flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Mix until smooth.
    • Spread dough in a thin even layer in a 9 x 13 baking pan. Bake until just beginning to brown, 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool

    frosting

    • Combine powdered sugar and cherry juice. Thin to spreading consistency with milk.

    decorate

    • Frost cookies, add sprinkles, cut into bars

    Notes

    Cut Out Cookie Variation:
    This cookie dough is wonderful for cut out cookies if you prefer. Just chill the dough for at least an hour before rolling and cutting, then bake until just beginning to brown, about 7-8 minutes.

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    Raspberry Rose Sugar Cookies

    Until next time, happy eating!
    ~Audrey

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Saundra

      October 06, 2016 at 9:02 pm

      Those are so cute. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    2. Joanne/WineLady Cooks

      October 07, 2016 at 11:55 am

      What a beautiful cookie and heartfelt message. Thanks so much for sharing this and I also think your cookie decorating skills are terrific!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        October 09, 2016 at 7:13 pm

        Sprinkles hide a bad decorators sins, or something like that...

    3. Kris ~ Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cokies

      October 09, 2016 at 9:46 am

      LOVE that you went a little off script, Breast Cancer Awareness was a great theme to go with!
      Your bars sound great, and I love your addition of the maraschino cherry juice for the frosting 🙂

      Reply
      • Audrey

        October 09, 2016 at 7:12 pm

        I was pretty depressed when the other cookies didn't come out, but I couldn't NOT post for FTCJ.

    4. Cindy Kerschner

      October 14, 2016 at 3:06 am

      Thanks for spreading support for breast cancer awareness month! These cookies sure got my attention!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        October 16, 2016 at 6:54 pm

        It is a subject near and dear to my heart.

    5. Krisitne

      October 14, 2016 at 12:30 pm

      hmmm....maybe a new Christmas treat!! Thanks for this! #smallvictoriessundaylinkup

      Reply
      • Audrey

        October 16, 2016 at 6:52 pm

        they are delicious anytime of year.

    6. Marlys (This and That)

      October 16, 2016 at 1:08 pm

      So glad you went off script...and a perfect cookie bar for breast cancer month! Thanks for sharing these.

      Reply
      • Audrey

        October 16, 2016 at 6:51 pm

        Thanks, Marlys.

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