ALMOND COOKIE CUTOUTS

Almond Cookie Cutouts image

Colored sugar and sprinkles create a festive look for these easy-to-decorate cookies. A little almond extract gives them pleasant flavor. They're a nice lighter addition to a Christmas cookie tray. -Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 28 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Red and green colored sugar and/or sprinkles, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add egg and extracts; mix well. Combine the flour, cornstarch, almonds, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture just until blended. Shape into two balls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut out with lightly floured 2-1/2-in. cutters. Place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with colored sugar and/or sprinkles if desired., Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes or until set and bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.