Almond Pillow Cookies Recipe

Name: Almond Pillow Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE COOKIES:; 1/2 cups Sugar; 1 cup Butter; 1 whole Egg Yolk; 1 Tablespoon Milk; 1 teaspoon Almond Extract; 2-1/4 cups Flour; Powdered Sugar, For Dusting; FOR THE FILLING:; 1 can (8 Oz. Size) Almond Paste; 1/2 cups Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Milk; 1 whole Egg Yolk; 2 teaspoons Almond Extract

Servings: persons

FOR THE COOKIES:
1/2 cups Sugar
1 cup Butter
1 whole Egg Yolk
1 Tablespoon Milk
1 teaspoon Almond Extract
2-1/4 cups Flour
Powdered Sugar, For Dusting
FOR THE FILLING:
1 can (8 Oz. Size) Almond Paste
1/2 cups Sugar
1 Tablespoon Milk
1 whole Egg Yolk
2 teaspoons Almond Extract

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Cream sugar and butter in a large bowl. Mix in egg yolk, milk and almond extract. Blend in the flour a little at a time, until well combined and chunky. Cover an place in refrigerator to cool.
3
In a mixing bowl, combine all filling ingredients. Beat until well combined and the mixture comes together.
4
Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop balls of the cookie dough. Roll and flatten the balls in the palm of your hand. Take a scant tablespoon of filling (or 5 ounces), roll in a ball, and place in the middle of the cookie dough. Wrap the cookie dough around the filling and roll until even. Place ball on parchment-lined sheet pan and press flat with the palm of your hand. If you want clean edges, use a round cookie cutter to clean the edges. Repeat with the remaining dough.
5
Bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes. Keep an eye on the cookies; you don't want them to brown.
6
Let cook on cookie sheet, dust with powdered sugar. Serve.

1459

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

112

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE COOKIES:, 1/2 cups Sugar, 1 cup Butter, 1 whole Egg Yolk, and more.

Yes, Almond Pillow 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 Pillow Cookies

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