Christmas Almond Cookies – a delicious recipe with vegetable shortening, butter, sugar, egg yolks, almond extract, flour. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
You will need cookie sheets and parchment paper.
3
Beat the shortening, butter, sugar, egg yolks, and almond extract in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until mixture is creamy.
4
Slowly add the flour.
5
Once it's completely mixed take mixture out of the bowl and lightly knead the dough.
6
Do not over knead as it's only to incorporate all the ingredients.
7
Form 1 inch balls or use a medium sized cookie scoop.
8
Place them on the parchment lined cookie sheets leaving a 1 inch space in between.
9
With your finger lightly press the center of each ball.
10
Decorate them with the almonds, cherries, or colored sugar.
11
Finally bake them for about 8-10 minutes.
12
Place on a cooling rack and let completely cool, and ENJOY!
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672
kcal
Calories
30
g
Fat
90
g
Carbs
13
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup of vegetable shortening, 1/2 cup of butter, 1 cup of sugar, 2 egg yolks, and more.
Yes, Christmas 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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