Almond Cookie Recipe

Name: Almond Cookie Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; ¾ cup sugar; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 cup all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; additional white sugar; 1 cup powdered sugar; ½-1 teaspoon almond extract; 2-3 teaspoons water; green food coloring; sliced almonds

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings
24 servings
Calories
150 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American

Almond Cookie Recipe

Steven Mason

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Tasty almond cookies are soft and a bit chewy. They are easy to make, FULL of flavor, and are sure to be a family fav in no time.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup butter softened
¾ cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
additional white sugar

Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar
½-1 teaspoon almond extract
2-3 teaspoons water
green food coloring optional
sliced almonds toasted

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Using a kitchen aid, or large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Once light and fluffy add the almond extract.
In a separate bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add it to the butter mixture and mix well.
Using a cookie scoop roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Drop them 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Dip the bottom of a glass cup into a bowl of white sugar and use the cup to lightly flatten the cookies.
Bake for 7-8 minutes or until cookies are slightly colored. Allow them to cool for 1 minute on the baking pan before placing them an a rack to finish cooling.

Glaze

Add the confectioners sugar and almond extract to a small mixing bowl. Gradually mix in the water until you reach a glaze consistency. Add the optional food coloring if you wish.
Drizzle the cookies with the glaze and top with sliced almonds.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 24g Calories 150kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 92mg (4%) Potassium 22mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 236IU (5%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 150 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	24g
Calories	150kcal	8%
Carbohydrates	19g	6%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	8g	12%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	20mg	7%
Sodium	92mg	4%
Potassium	22mg	0%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	11g	22%
Vitamin A	236IU	5%
Calcium	8mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%