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Easy Almond Cookies Recipe

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These Easy Almond Cookies are delightful, buttery treats flavored with almond extract and topped with a sweet almond drizzle. Crisply baked to a light golden brown and garnished with toasted sliced almonds, they make a perfect dessert or snack for almond lovers.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 36 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract

Drizzle and Topping

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, cream the room temperature unsalted butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, then add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
  4. Combine Dough: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture and mix on low speed until just combined. Then add the almond extract and mix thoroughly to infuse the dough with almond flavor.
  5. Portion Dough: Use a cookie scoop to place approximately 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 3 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  6. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges just start to brown, indicating they are perfectly baked.
  7. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack completely before adding the drizzle to prevent melting.
  8. Prepare Drizzle: In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar, almond extract, and heavy cream. Adjust the cream or powdered sugar to reach a drizzle consistency that is smooth and pourable but not runny.
  9. Drizzle and Garnish: Drizzle the almond glaze evenly over the cooled cookies and immediately sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds for a crunchy, flavorful topping.
  10. Set and Serve: Allow the drizzle to set and dry before stacking or serving to maintain the cookie’s texture and appearance.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is at room temperature for easier creaming with the sugar.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
  • Spacing the cookies 3 inches apart allows for proper spreading during baking.
  • To toast sliced almonds, spread them in a dry skillet over medium heat and stir frequently until golden brown and fragrant.
  • The drizzle consistency can be adjusted by adding more heavy cream to thin or more powdered sugar to thicken.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely before drizzling to prevent the glaze from melting and running off.

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