# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
→ Mix-ins & Topping
06 - 1/2 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
07 - 1/3 cup sliced almonds
08 - 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
03 - Add softened butter and almond extract. Using a pastry cutter or fingertips, work butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs and holds together when pressed.
04 - Fold in chopped dried cherries and 1/4 cup of the sliced almonds.
05 - Press dough evenly into prepared pan. Smooth the surface and score into 8 wedges with a sharp knife, without cutting through.
06 - Sprinkle remaining sliced almonds and coarse sugar over the surface, pressing gently to adhere.
07 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes until edges are pale golden and center is set.
08 - Remove from oven and cool in pan for 10 minutes. Re-cut wedges along score lines. Let cool completely before lifting out and serving.
