Almond Cookies Recipe

Name: Almond Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 cup blanched almond, finely ground; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 36 blanched almond halves; 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup blanched almond, finely ground
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
36 blanched almond halves
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water

1
Grease baking sheets; set aside.
2
Mix shortening and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Add egg, ground almonds and almond extract; mix well.
3
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to egg mixture, mixing well. Dough will be stiff.
4
Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Shape dough into 36 small balls. Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Press an almond half on each ball and flatten with the palm of your hand to a 2-inch cookie.
5
Mix egg yolk and water in a small cup to make a glaze. Brush each cookie with glaze and bake about 20 minutes until golden.

5932

kcal

Calories

471

Fat

313

Carbs

210

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, beaten, 1/2 cup blanched almond, finely ground, and more.

Yes, Almond 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 Cookies

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