Almond Cookies
These Almond Cookies are a melt in your mouth almond cookie with an almond glaze.
My mother-in-law makes these Almond Cookies every year and we always look forward to eating them right out of the oven.
ALMOND COOKIES
My mother-in-law introduced me to these Almond Cookies which are a recipe from her good friend.
When I think Almond cookie I have to admit I am not immediately jumping for joy but these suckers proved me wrong.
They melt in your mouth. They are supposed to be smaller and thicker almost like a thick Checker but this was the first batch and the second batch was gone before I could snap a picture.
They’re kind of almond shortbread cookie with a sweet almond glaze. They are addicting. You know I love almond anything like these Almond Roca Bars.
The secret to these Almond Cookies is to follow the instructions exactly (adding the flour 2 tablespoons at a time).
If you love these Almond Cookies, you’ll love these recipes.
Almond Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter soft but cold (you can make a thumbprint in it)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 teaspoons water
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, with a mixer cream the butter, sugar, and almond extract. In a separate bowl mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the flour mixture 2 Tablespoons at a time to the butter mixture until completely combined (important!!)
- Roll into small balls and flatten slightly. They should look like a thick checker. Cook for 7 minutes (they will not look done) at 400 degrees on a parchment lined pan. Cool cookies until they are just warm and place sliced almonds on top of each cookie.
- For the glaze: Combine powdered sugar, almond extract, and water. Drizzle a spoonful of glaze on top of the almonds and cookie.
Can these be frozen?
Yes, these freeze great.
I love these cookies so much! I’ve made them several times. They’re fool proof and the easy almond/glaze elevates them from delicious to sublime.
Yes, I agree!
I would like to make these as bars. Do you think that will work?
I haven’t ever tried it to it’s hard to say. Hopefully it works.
hi Cristy,
i came across your almond cookies recipe and i recorded when i made it. i hope it’s ok with you?
i have a youtube channel and i uploaded the video there.
i put the link of the recipe in the description box.
thanks so much!
it’s a great recipe by the way 🙂
Great video! Yours turned out gorgeous!