Ingredients:

TOPPING:
4 ounces (113g) sugar
2 ounces (57g) sliced almonds

BATTER:
1 pound 2 ounces (510g) sugar
1 pound 2 ounces (510g) butter or margarine, softened
2 ounces (63ml) water
1 ounce (28g) baking powder
1 ounce (31ml) almond extract
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
2 pounds 6 ounces (1,077g) flour
1 pound 2 ounces (510g) Ocean Spray® Cherry BerryFusions™ Fruits

Directions:

1. Thoroughly combine all ingredients except flour, flavored fruit pieces and topping in a large mixing bowl. Mix until light and fluffy.

2. Gradually add flour, mixing well on low speed.

3. Add flavored fruit pieces; mix just until combined.

4. Using a #40 scoop, drop cookies onto a sheet pan. Flatten cookies slightly using a glass dipped in sugar. Press almonds firmly into the center of each cookie. Sprinkle with sugar.

5. Bake at 350ºF for 8 to 12 minutes or until firm to the touch. Do not over bake. Immediately remove from pan to wire rack to cool.

YIELDS: 7 dozen cookies