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This tasty almond cookie recipe results in soft, chewy, delicious cookies. Plus, they are easy to make, FULL of flavor, and are sure to be a family fav in no time.
Turn to these almond cookies when you want something quick, easy, and SO YUMMY. For more almond goodness try our Sugar Cookies or Almond Poppy Seed Bread.
We Love Simple!
We love trying out new cookie recipes at our house and are so glad to have tried these Almond Cookies.
It helps that we are huge almond lovers and enjoy any kind of dessert recipe that has almond extract in them. In fact, it is very safe to say that these soft almond cookies are an almond lover’s dream!
Why we love almond cookies:
- Quick. These glazed almond cookies take less than 30 minutes to make.
- Simple. This almond cookie recipe is similar to our easy No Roll Sugar Cookies and is made in very easy steps.
- Tasty. They are so soft and full of that almond flavoring that is so addicting.
Add this almond cookie recipe to your go-to easy cookie recipes, because we know you’ll love them!
Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- granulated sugar
- almond extract
- all-purpose flour
- baking soda
- salt
- powdered sugar
- water
- green food coloring – optional
- sliced almonds – to toast add sliced almonds to a large skillet and heat over medium low. Stir frequently until fragrant and lightly golden brown (about 5 min).
How to Make Almond Cookies
- PREP. Preheat oven to 400°F.
- WET INGREDIENTS. Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, or a large mixing bowl and a handheld electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar. Once light and fluffy add the almond extract.
- DRY INGREDIENTS. In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add it to the butter mixture and mix well.
- SCOOP. Using a cookie scoop roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Drop them 2 inches apart on an 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. 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 on a rack to finish cooling.
- GLAZE. Add the confectioner 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. Drizzle the almond cookies with the glaze and top with sliced almonds.
Pro Tips!
- Chilling the dough before baking can help keep the cookies from spreading and contribute to a soft chewy center.
- Food coloring. I prefer no food coloring unless making them a little more festive for a holiday such as pink for Valentine’s or green for St. Patrick’s or Christmas.
Storing Info
- Store cookie dough, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Freeze cookie dough balls. Form them into balls, and place them on a baking sheet in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe container, label and store them in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw before baking.
- STORE. Once the almond cookie recipe has been baked allow them to cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
- FREEZE this best almond cookie recipe for 2-3 months.
For More Almond Treats:
Almond Cookie Recipe
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.
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Nutrition
Serving: 24g, Calories: 150kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 92mg, Potassium: 22mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 236IU, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Adapted from Allrecipes.com
I love anything almond flavor and these were no exception! I love the light and chewy texture. The glaze makes these ever more amazing!
So glad you to hear you enjoyed these cookies! Thanks for giving them a try!
I love the taste and smell of almond. These cookies will not disappoint!
Almond is such a yummy flavor! Hope you enjoy them!
Thanks a lot for sharing this almond cookies! Very helpful and easy!
You’re welcome! Hope you enjoy the cookies!
I love almond in cookies & with the icing, these are addicting!!
I think there is an error in this recipe!
The ingredient list calls for baking powder
But
The directions refer to “baking sod” (soda)
I want to make these but which one is correct?
Thank you so much for catching that! I have changed the ingredient list to say “baking soda” since that is the correct ingredient to use. I also changed “baking sod” to “baking soda”. Thanks again!
Recipe changed recently. What happened to the almond flour ingredient? Preferred the original recipe. Thanks.
Or was it ground almonds, forget what it was?
Did this recipe change? I don’t remember the glaze and I want the OG recipe :(.
Yeah, it’s totally different than before. They were rounder with almond slices on top, yeah? I miss the other one 🙁 Guess I should have written it down
Same ! If anyone finds the old recipe please post it here !
Here is the almond cookie recipe!
Almond Cookies
Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 8 minutes Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 24 servings Calories 90 kcal Author Lil’ Luna
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 2 tsp almond extract
• sliced almonds
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Using a kitchenaid, or large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Beat in egg, almond extract, and almonds. Slowly add flour until all ingredients are mixed together.
3. Using a cookie scoop, drop 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Top each cookies with two sliced almonds.
4. Bake at 400 for 7-8 minutes or until cookies are slightly colored.
THANK YOU!!!!
I have been trying to find this recipe for over a year! I have tried out so many different almond cookie recipes, but this one was always the fave! Thank you for sharing it:)
xoxo
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you discovered the recipe. Thanks for the comment!
These are really good. I have gotten lots of compliments on them. I didn’t have ground almonds though so mixed in slivered almonds.
That’s perfect! I am glad everyone likes them 🙂 Thank you for letting me know!
This recipe didn’t turn out at all. Half the cookies fell apart during baking.
Loved, Loved , Loved these cookies! I used one half cup of almond flour in place of some of the all purpose flour, and reduced oven temp to 375 F and baked a little longer ( I live at altitude ).
Perfect!! Thank you!