Almond Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
24 cookies
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Calories
173 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Almond Cookies
Description
This Almond Cookies recipe starts with a base of all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, butter, egg, and almond and vanilla extracts to create a moderately soft dough. The dough is scooped onto prepared baking sheets and gently flattened before baking until set and lightly golden. Cooling them slightly on the sheet before transferring ensures they hold together well.
The almond glaze combines confectioners' sugar, almond extract, and milk to form a smooth topping. Once cookies are fully cooled, they’re dipped in the glaze and then sprinkled with sliced almonds, adding a nutty flavor and a gentle crunch that contrasts the tender cookie.
These cookies suit those who enjoy a delicate almond flavor paired with a tender crumb and a touch of sugary finish. They are good for teatime, dessert plates, or sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
For the cookies:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 egg large
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the almond glaze:
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 2 tablespoons milk whole
- 1/2 cup almonds sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix on low until combined.
- Use a cookie scoop (1 tablespoon size) to drop the dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 2-inches apart. Gently flatten dough with the palm of your hand.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are just set and slightly golden brown. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 2 minutes and transfer to cooking racks. Cool completely.
- While the cookies are cooling, make the almond glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together confectioner’s sugar, milk, and almond extract. Dip each cookie top into the almond glaze and sprinkle with sliced almonds. Let cookies sit until icing has set.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 248IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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