Soft & Sweet Cherry Almond Amish Sugar Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup (237 ml) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 4 ½ cups (540 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (237 ml) vegetable or canola oil
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
• 45 cups (540 g) powdered sugar (for icing)
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 2 teaspoons cherry extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2 (12 ounces / 340 g) jars maraschino cherries, drained, minced, and patted dry
• 4 tablespoons (57 g) butter, melted (for icing)
• ⅓ cup (80 ml) maraschino cherry juice (or 1-2 tablespoons for a lighter color)
• ½ cup (60 g) slivered almonds (for garnish)