ALMOND CHRISTMAS COOKIES

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Decorate these Almond Christmas Cookies with almonds, candied cherries or colored sugar for a delicious holiday gift that's perfect for everyone on your list. Our delicious almond Christmas cookie recipes is sure to be a hit year after year!

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 20m

Yield 24 medium sized cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup of vegetable shortening
1/2 cup of butter
1 cup of sugar
2 egg yolks
1 Tbsp. almond extract
2-1/2 cups flour
almonds
green candied cherries
colored sugar (I used green and gold)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • You will need cookie sheets and parchment paper.
  • Beat the shortening, butter, sugar, egg yolks, and almond extract in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until mixture is creamy.
  • Slowly add the flour. Once it's completely mixed take mixture out of the bowl and lightly knead the dough. Do not over knead as it's only to incorporate all the ingredients.
  • Form 1 inch balls or use a medium sized cookie scoop. Place them on the parchment lined cookie sheets leaving a 1 inch space in between. With your finger lightly press the center of each ball. Decorate them with the almonds, cherries, or colored sugar.
  • Finally bake them for about 8-10 minutes.
  • Place on a cooling rack and let completely cool, and ENJOY!!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

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