Description
These Almond Cookies are soft, buttery, and delicately flavored with almond. They feature a glossy almond glaze and sliced almonds for a delightful crunch. This recipe is quick, easy, and uses common ingredients, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, soft but cold
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and 1 teaspoon almond extract with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, about 2 tablespoons at a time, mixing well after each addition until a smooth dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten them slightly with your fingers.
- Bake the cookies for about 7 minutes, just until set but still pale. This ensures the almond cookies remain soft.
- Let the baked almond cookies cool slightly, then press a few sliced almonds onto the top of each cookie while they are still warm.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons almond extract, and water in a small bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled almond cookies and let it set before serving or storing.
Notes
- Chill the shaped dough for 10 minutes before baking if your kitchen is warm to prevent the almond cookies from spreading.
- Substitute almond extract with vanilla for a nut-free version of these delicious cookies.
- Add a pinch of cardamom or orange zest to the dough for extra flavor depth in your almond cookies.
- Dip half of each cookie in melted white or dark chocolate once the glaze sets for a decadent twist.
- Store these almond cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze the unglazed cookies for up to 2 months and glaze after thawing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg