Chocolate-Almond Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Almond Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; ⅔ cup butter, softened; ⅔ cup shortening; 1 ½ cups sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 eggs; 3 tablespoons Amaretto; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips; ¾ cup finely chopped pecans

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅔ cup butter, softened
⅔ cup shortening
1 ½ cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs
3 tablespoons Amaretto
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
¾ cup finely chopped pecans

1
In a bowl, combine the flour and cocoa powder; set aside.
2
In another bowl, beat butter and shortening using an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
3
Add in sugar and baking powder; beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
4
Beat in eggs, amaretto, and vanilla until combined.
5
Beat in as much of the flour mixture as you can with the mixer; stir in any remaining flour mixture with a wooden spoon; stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
6
Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
7
Flatten each piece of dough with a bottom of a glass dipped in additional sugar.
8
Bake at 375 oven for 7-9 minutes or until edges are firm.
9
Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool.

1477

kcal

Calories

Fat

203

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: 4 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ⅔ cup butter, softened, ⅔ cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-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.

Chocolate-Almond Sugar Cookies

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