Almond Cookies Recipe

Name: Almond Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 egg white, beaten; 1/2 cup whole blanched almonds or 1/2 cup slivered almonds; FILLING; 1/4 cup ground almonds; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 egg yolk; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg white, beaten
1/2 cup whole blanched almonds or 1/2 cup slivered almonds
FILLING
1/4 cup ground almonds
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

1
COOKIE DOUGH:
2
Cream butter with sugar until fluffy.
3
Beat in eggs, one at a time, and almond extract.
4
Stir together flour, salt, baking soda and powder; gradually stir into creamed mixture until well blended.
5
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
6
FILLING:
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Meanwhile, mix together filling ingredients until smooth.
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ASSEMBLY:
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Using hands, roll heaping teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls.
10
With finger, make indentation in centre of each; stuff with about 1/4 teaspoons filling. Pinch off dime-sized piece of dough; press over filling to cover.
11
Reroll in palms to seal and smooth edges.
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Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Brush tops with egg white; press almond lightly into each.
13
Bake in 325oF oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until light golden.
14
Let cool on racks. Makes about 5 dozen.

1564

kcal

Calories

Fat

209

Carbs

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 2 cups packed brown sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon almond extract, 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.

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