Best Stamies Almond Cookies Recipes

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ALMOND SUGAR COOKIES



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It's a tradition in our house to start baking Christmas cookies early in the season and try some new recipes every year. These nutty, glazed, melt-in-your-mouth almond sugar cookies are one of my favorites. -Lisa Hummell, Phillipsburg, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
2 to 3 teaspoons water
Green food coloring, optional
Sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in almond extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Roll into 1-in. balls. , Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Coat bottom of a glass with cooking spray; dip in sugar. Flatten cookies with prepared glass, dipping glass in sugar again as needed. , Bake until edges are lightly browned, 7-9 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks., In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, almond extract and enough water to achieve glaze consistency. Tint with food coloring if desired; drizzle over cookies. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ALMOND COOKIES



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Beverly Preston of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin started making Almond Cookies after enjoying similar ones at her favorite Chinese restaurant. "These crisp cookies have a wonderful almond flavor," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup shortening
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream the shortening, 1/2 cup sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with the bottom of a glass. Press three almond slices into the center of each. , Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

EASY ALMOND BUTTER COOKIES



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Melt-in-your-mouth recipe from Switzerland.

Provided by NESSITA

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup crushed almonds
1 cup butter, softened
7 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix all-purpose flour, almonds, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a large bowl until well blended.
  • Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 54.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

ALMOND SANDIES



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Buttery, rich and delicious, these classic almond sandies are my husband's favorite cookie and very popular wherever I take them. -Joyce Pierce, Caledonia, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in almonds. , Drop by level tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 22-24 minutes. Cool for 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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