Almond Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Almond Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 C white sugar; 2/3 C unsalted butter (cold); 2/3 C shortening (room temp); 2 eggs; 2 tsp almond extract; 2 1/2 C cake flour; 1 C all purpose flour; 2 tsp cornstarch; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; sugar in the raw (I like raw sugar for this, but any coarse sugar would work)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 C white sugar
2/3 C unsalted butter (cold)
2/3 C shortening (room temp)
2 eggs
2 tsp almond extract
2 1/2 C cake flour
1 C all purpose flour
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
sugar in the raw (I like raw sugar for this, but any coarse sugar would work)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare baking sheet.
2
Cream sugar, butter and shortening. Stir in eggs and almond extract. Combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt and add to butter/egg mixture.
3
Stir to combine until dough forms.
4
Form dough into walnut sized balls (I used a small cookie scoop) and roll in raw sugar. Place on prepared pan.
5
Bake for 4 minutes. Open oven and quickly press each cookie to desired thickness with back of spoon. Bake for additional 4 minutes (8 minutes total).
6
Remove to cooling rack. Allow to cool completely.

1497

kcal

Calories

Fat

255

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 C white sugar, 2/3 C unsalted butter (cold), 2/3 C shortening (room temp), 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Almond Sugar 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 Sugar Cookies

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