BUTTER ALMOND COOKIES

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Tender and toasty, these buttery almond bites were a winner with our taste testers. -Jeanette Meidal, Savage, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1 large egg, separated
2 cups Quick Cookie Mix
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons almond extract
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, 5 tablespoons butter and egg yolk until smooth. Add cookie mix and mix well. , Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead 15-20 times or until smooth. Roll into a 12-in. square. Spread remaining butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. , Combine sugar and extract; sprinkle over half of the dough. Fold dough over sugar mixture; pinch edges to seal. Lightly beat egg white; brush over top of dough. Sprinkle with almonds., Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack to cool. , Transfer to a cutting board. Cut widthwise with a serrated knife into 1/2-in. slices; cut each slice in half lengthwise. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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