Almond Cookies

These are really good cookies – the almond flavor makes them extra special.

Almond Cookies

Makes: 3 dozen
5 from 1 vote
Course: Dessert, Snack
Author: Critters in the Kitchen
Servings: 12
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
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Ingredients  

  • 1 cup butter (softened)
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • tsp salt

Additional Ingredients:

  • 3 tsp white sugar (for sprinkling)
  • 3 Tbsp sliced almonds

Instructions: 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • In a small bowl, cream the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg and the almond extract.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix until combined.
  • Pour 3 Tbsp of white sugar into a shallow bowl then shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the sugar.
  • Place the balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet then flatten with the bottom of a glass (you can make a pretty design by using a glass with a design on the bottom of it). Press 3 almond slices into the center of each cookie.
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
  • Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Notes:

Make Ahead: Cookies are great desserts to make ahead. Just store in an air-tight container.


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