Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup chopped dried cherries
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and smooth.
4. Add the almond extract and egg to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped dried cherries and slivered almonds until evenly distributed.
7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden on the edges.
9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.