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Almond Cookies

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Soft, buttery, and delicately flavored with almond, these Almond Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth treats topped with sliced almonds and a glossy almond glaze. Elegant yet easy to make, they’re perfect for holidays, tea parties, or simple everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

Cookies:

1 cup unsalted butter, soft but cold

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp almond extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup sliced almonds

Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tsp almond extract

2 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and almond extract with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture gradually (about 2 tablespoons at a time), mixing until a smooth dough forms.
  5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on prepared baking sheets. Flatten slightly with your fingers.
  6. Bake for about 7 minutes, just until set but still pale—this keeps them soft.
  7. Let cookies cool slightly, then press a few sliced almonds onto the top of each cookie while warm.
  8. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, almond extract, and water in a small bowl until smooth.
  9. Drizzle glaze over the cooled cookies and let it set before serving or storing.

Notes

Chill the shaped dough for 10 minutes before baking if your kitchen is warm to prevent spreading.

Substitute almond extract with vanilla for a nut-free version.

Add a pinch of cardamom or orange zest for extra flavor depth.

Dip half of each cookie in melted chocolate once the glaze sets for a decadent twist.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze (unglazed) for up to 2 months.

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