5 from 15 votes
Almond Cookies
Almond Cookies are tender, slightly golden cookies flavored with almond and vanilla extracts. The recipe involves mixing a classic flour-based dough with butter and sugar, then topping with a sweet almond glaze and sliced almonds for added texture and flavor. The almond glaze adds a light sweetness and glossy finish, while the sliced almonds contribute a crunchy contrast. These cookies offer a balanced nutty and sweet profile, suitable for gifting or enjoying with tea or coffee.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
24
cookies
Calories:
173 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173
% 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.