ALMOND COOKIE CUTOUTS

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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

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 28 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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.

Md Milon Mim
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I've never made almond cookies before, but these were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. They're a new favorite!


Bryan Jurado
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These cookies are delicious! I love the crispy edges and chewy center. The almond flavor is perfect.


Pradip Razz
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These cookies are a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add an extra egg yolk next time.


Zohaib Aslam
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're perfect for Christmas parties or any other special occasion.


Liara Ross
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These cookies are easy to make and taste delicious. I love that they're not too sweet and have a nice, subtle almond flavor.


RRK Ripon
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out great. They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with a delicious almond flavor.


Evans Boadi
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add an extra egg yolk next time.


nos kag
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I've never been a huge fan of almond cookies, but these were really good. They're not too sweet and have a nice, subtle almond flavor.


Pawan Mahara
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These cookies are so good! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.


PVC Last
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I've made these almond cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and taste delicious. I love that they're not too sweet, and the almond flavor is just right.


Tariq Mandokhail
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These almond cookies are a delightful treat! They're crispy on the edges and chewy in the center, with a subtle almond flavor. I added a bit of extra almond extract to mine, and they turned out perfectly.