Almond Butter Cookies Recipe

Name: Almond Butter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookie Ingredients; 1 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Glaze Ingredients; 1/2 cup real semi-sweet chocolate chips; 2 teaspoons shortening

Servings: persons

Cookie Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Glaze Ingredients
1/2 cup real semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

1
Heat oven to 400u00b0F Combine butter, sugar and almond extract in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, until creamy. Reduce speed to low and add all remaining cookie ingredients. Beat until well mixed.
2
Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten balls to 1/4 inch thick with bottom of buttered glass dipped in sugar. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely.
3
Melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth (2-4 minutes). Drizzle or pipe chocolate on cookies making a Christmas tree design, if desired.
4
TIP: Bake a variety of cookies using the same dough by rolling balls in decorator sugars or pressing halved red or green candied cherries onto cookies or rolling balls in finely chopped nuts before baking.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookie Ingredients, 1 cup butter, softened, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and more.

Yes, Almond Butter Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Almond Butter Cookies

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