Glazed Almond Cookies Recipe

Name: Glazed Almond Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Salted Butter, Softened; 1-1/2 cup Granulated Sugar; 2 whole Large Eggs; 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1/2 teaspoons Almond Extract; 2-3/4 cups Flour; 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 30 whole Almonds, For Topping; FOR THE GLAZE:; 1 cup Powdered Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Almond Extract; 4 teaspoons Milk (or As Needed)

Servings: persons

1 cup Salted Butter, Softened
1-1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
2 whole Large Eggs
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoons Almond Extract
2-3/4 cups Flour
1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoons Salt
30 whole Almonds, For Topping
FOR THE GLAZE:
1 cup Powdered Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Almond Extract
4 teaspoons Milk (or As Needed)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Cream butter and granulated sugar until well blended in a large bowl. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix well
3
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Or, if you're lazy like me, pour the flour into the wet mixture. Then add the salt and baking powder on top of the flour and mix them into the flour a bit before mixing it into the wet ingredients. One less bowl to wash makes me a happy baker.
4
Mix dry ingredients into butter mixture.
5
Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Position dough on greased cookie sheet and gently press a whole almond into the top of each cookie. For those who don't like nuts, you can leave the almond off the top. I have to make most of them that way in my house for my husband and older daughter.
6
Bake in preheated oven for 7-8 minutes until edges are golden. Leave on pan to cool for at least 3 minutes. Remove to cooling rack and allow to cool completely.
7
To make the glaze, mix powdered sugar, almond extract, and 2 teaspoons of the milk in a bowl. Gradually add milk until it is the proper consistency. The glaze should just barely be runny enough to drizzle. If it is too wet it will slide right off the cookies. Add more sugar if it is too runny and more milk if it is too stiff.
8
Line cookies up and drizzle the glaze on a whole line of cookies at once to make it easier. Allow the drizzle to set for about 1 hour if you want them to be easy to transport. Or enjoy some right away if you can't wait.

5237

kcal

Calories

427

Fat

262

Carbs

170

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Salted Butter, Softened, 1-1/2 cup Granulated Sugar, 2 whole Large Eggs, 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract, and more.

Yes, Glazed 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Glazed Almond Cookies

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Variations & substitutions

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