Almond Wedding Cake Cookies Recipe

Name: Almond Wedding Cake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, at room temperature; 2 tsp orange zest; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 None large egg yolks; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted; 1/3 cup self-rising flour, sifted; 2/3 cup cornstarch; 1 1/4 cups ground almonds; None None Royal Icing; 1 None large egg white; 1 1/2-2 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 1 tbsp lemon juice, plus 1/4 tsp; None None pink, blue and yellow food colorings; 2 oz sugar pearls

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, at room temperature
2 tsp orange zest
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 None large egg yolks
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1/3 cup self-rising flour, sifted
2/3 cup cornstarch
1 1/4 cups ground almonds
None None Royal Icing
1 None large egg white
1 1/2-2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 tbsp lemon juice, plus 1/4 tsp
None None pink, blue and yellow food colorings
2 oz sugar pearls

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["To make the almond cookies, in a stand mixer, beat butter, orange zest, sugar and egg yolks until light and fluffy. Mix in flour, cornstarch and ground almonds in 2 batches. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth. Divide dough in 1/2 then roll both pieces out between parchment paper until 1/8 inch thick. Refrigerate for 30 mins.", "Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Line 2-3 baking trays with parchment paper.", "Using circular cookie cutters, cut out 18 large rounds, 12 medium rounds and 12 small rounds from dough. Arrange on trays. Bake cookies for 12-15 mins, or until golden brown. Let cool on trays.", "Meanwhile, to make the royal icing, lightly whisk egg white in a small bowl. Whisk in powdered sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, until it reaches a thick but loose consistency. Mix in 1/4 tsp lemon juice.", "Divide royal icing between 3 small bowls. Tint 1 pale pink, 1 blue and 1 yellow. Transfer 1/2 of each bowl of royal icing to separate piping bags fitted with small plain tips. Cover remaining icing in bowls directly with plastic wrap. Pipe different colored borders around outside edge of cookies. Let stand until set. Reserve any extra icing.", "Add 1-2 drops of remaining lemon juice to remaining icing in bowls to thin out to a pourable consistency. Transfer to separate piping bags. Use to ""flood"" cookies with icing inside borders. Let stand overnight.", "To make the wedding cakes, stack 3 large, 2 medium and 2 small cookies on top of each other, joining each cookie with a little royal icing. Decorate cakes with remaining icing and sugar pearls. Let set before serving."]

1435

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1 cup butter, at room temperature, 2 tsp orange zest, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 None large egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Almond Wedding Cake 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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Almond Wedding Cake Cookies

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