Irresistibly Delicious Soft Almond Sugar Cookies
These Soft Almond Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich, nutty flavor of almonds with the sweet, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of sugar cookies. Perfect for any occasion, they are easy to make and will fill your home with an inviting aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the almond extract and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Once baked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for 30 minutes to prevent spreading and improve texture. You can add chopped almonds or experiment with other flavorings like lemon or orange zest. For frosting, mix powdered sugar with almond extract and milk.