This soft almond sugar cookies recipe is one of the best out there! It uses almond flour as well as all-purpose flour to get the most delicious soft sugar cookies ever! They are then topped with an almond-flavored royal icing and decorated with sliced almonds. Whether you need to bake cookies for the holiday season or just want a little something sweet during the week these are it!
Since you are here check out these other homemade cookie recipes, like these almond croissant blondies, this crumbl sugar cookie recipe, as well as this brown butter pecan chocolate chip cookie recipe.
This is the best soft almond sugar cookie recipe
These insanely soft almond sugar cookies will blow your mind! Not only do they look stunning but they are so easy to make and create the most delicious melt-in-your-mouth cookie ever!
They are made with an all-purpose flour and almond flour mixture to really bring out the almond part of these buttery almond sugar cookies.
Why do you need to make this recipe?
- This almond sugar cookie recipe contrary to a lot of others that you find online uses both almond flour and all-purpose flour. So it is an almond cookie thanks to the addition of the almond flour!
- It uses simple ingredients that you have at home and makes super impressive cookies!
- These super soft cookies can be made into jumbo-sized cookies or smaller ones.
- The texture of the cookies is insanely soft with a tiny bit of crunch on the edges. They are melt in your mouth!
- Because these cookies are phenomenal!
Ingredients for these iced almond cookies
Here are the ingredients you will need to make these melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Butter – We are using softened unsalted butter butter for this recipe,
- Granulated sugar – We are staying true to this delicious cookie recipe by using white sugar instead of brown sugar to give it those extra comforting sugar cookie flavors!
- Egg
- Vanilla extract – This alongside the almond extract makes the sugar cookie dough have the most delicious flavor ever.
- Almond extract– The almond flavoring will be used in the cookie dough as well as in the icing part of this recipe to really bring out those almond flavors!
- Almond flour – Use blanched almonds for this part.
- All purpose Flour
- Cornstarch
- Powdered sugar
- Milk- This will be used to make the almond glaze that goes on top of the cookies.
- Sliced almonds- The sliced almonds are definitely optional but they elevate the look of the cookies that much more!
The best way to measure your ingredients correctly is to use a kitchen scale. This way you will get the same results every time!
How to make soft almond cookies
This is how you can make this almond cookie recipe. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!
Make the chewy almond cookies
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl if using a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer if using the
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture and mix again to combine.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt into the wet ingredients just until cookie dough forms.
- Scoop the cookie dough, place it on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, and bake in the preheated oven.
- Pull the cookies out of the oven and allow them to cool down completely before topping them with the icing and the sliced almonds.
Make the almond glaze
- In a medium bowl whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until smooth.
- Drizzle some of the almond glaze on top of the cooled cookies and spread it to coat the top.
- Decorate with almond slices while the glaze is still wet then allow those to set before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ
How to store these chewy almond sugar cookies the right way!
Wait until your cookies have cooled down completely before placing them in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 4 days.
You could also store these chewy cookies in the fridge for a little longer. I love having them cold but you could allow them to get back to room temperature before enjoying them if that isn’t your thing.
Can I freeze these cookies?
These cookies freeze so well. Wait until they are completely cool before transferring the cookies to an airtight container and place in the freezer for up to 3 months. Make sure to separate each cookie layer with a sheet of wax paper to keep them from sticking.
Can I top these cookies with cream cheese frosting?
Absolutely! You can top these cookies with any frositng you’d like actually. Cream cheese frosti
How can I make smaller cookies with this recipe?
This recipe uses about ¼ cup of almond cookie dough per cookie, so to make them smaller you are going to divide that in half. Each cookie will have about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough and will need to be baked for about 7-8 minutes.
Can this almond sugar cookie recipe be used for cut-out cookies?
No, this recipe is a scoop-and-bake cookie recipe as it does spread a little while baking. For a cut out I would try and look specifically for that.
What’s the best way to get the perfect soft and chewy texture?
Ensure you don’t over-mix the dough, and bake the cookies just until the edges are set and the centers are slightly underbaked. This will result in a soft and chewy texture once cooled.
What can I use as a substitute for almond extract if I don’t have any?
You can use vanilla extract as a substitute. It will change the flavor profile slightly but will still result in delicious cookies.
What is the secret to getting perfect soft almond sugar cookies every time?
When it comes to sugar cookies I would say slightly underbaking them will result in super soft melt-in-your-mouth cookies which at the end of the day is what we all want in a sugar cookie!
The baking time varies because not all ovens are created equal so make sure to keep an eye on your cookies while they bake. This way you get them perfect every time!
Delicious Soft Almond Sugar Cookies Recipe
Almond sugar cookies recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 & ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 & ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 & ¼ teaspoon almond extract
Almond icing
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons sliced almond for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt and set aside.¼ cup almond flour, 1 & ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 & ½ tablespoon cornstarch, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.½ cup unsalted butter, ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.1 large egg, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 & ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Scoop about ¼ cup of cookie dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make The Almond Icing
- In a medium bowl mix the powdered sugar with the milk and almond extract until you get a thick glaze.1 tablespoon milk, ¼ teaspoon almond extract, ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- Spoon some glaze on top of each cookie and spread it gently to create a beautiful coating. Top with the sliced almond then allow that glaze to set completely before serving.2 tablespoons sliced almond
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Amy
sooo good, and stay soft and chewy after a few days- if they last that long 😬
Chahinez
LOL glad you enjoyed it!
Hollie Kennedy
Omg this receipe is over the moon !! It is my go to receipe for soft almond cookies!!