"Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies! Soft, puffy, melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies, with a thick cherry-almond icing! A guaranteed smash hit!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 - 12 oz. jars maraschino cherries (drained (reserve juice), minced, squeezed VERY dry)
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1 cup butter (softened)
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1 cup vegetable or canola oil
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp. almond extract
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2 tsp. cherry extract
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4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp. baking soda
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1 tsp. cream of tartar
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4 tbsp. butter (melted)
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1/3 cup + 1-2 tbsp. maraschino cherry juice
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1 tsp. almond extract
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1 tsp. cherry extract
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4 - 5 cups powdered sugar
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1/2 cup slivered almonds (for garnish)