Description
These Soft Almond Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich, nutty flavor of almonds with the sweet, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of sugar cookies.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the almond extract and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Once baked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies are perfect for any occasion.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg