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5 from 4 votes

Almond sugar cookies recipe

These deliciously soft almond sugar cookies are the perfect weeknight or holiday cookies! Tey are simple and taste so impressive!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1 & 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 & 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 & 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Almond icing

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.
    1/4 cup almond flour, 1 & 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 & 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
    1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
    1 large egg, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 & 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  • Scoop about 1/4 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, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, 2/3 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

Nutrition

Calories: 342Calories | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 388IU | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg