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.
Servings: 24 servings
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