Best 4 Almond Butter Cutouts Recipes

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Almond butter cutouts are a delightful sweet treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. These cookies are made with a combination of almond butter, flour, sugar, and spices, giving them a unique and flavorful taste. They are also relatively easy to make, making them a great option for busy home bakers or those who are new to baking. Whether you are looking for a special treat for a party or a simple snack to enjoy with your family, almond butter cutouts are sure to please.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

ALMOND BUTTER



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This is a quick, simple way to make healthy, all-natural basic almond butter. Add sugar, spices, or other ingredients to taste if desired.

Provided by Amy M

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup toasted almonds
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the almonds in a food processor. Process on high until ground almonds begin to form a ball. Drizzle olive oil over almonds and continue to process, stopping occasionally to scrape sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 0.1 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

ALMOND BUTTER CUTOUTS



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"Ground almonds spread festive flavor throughout these cutouts," remarks field editor Edie DeSpain of Logan, Utah. "My grandchildren love to dress them up with colored sugar or frosting."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3-4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup ground almonds
Colored sugar and frosting, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg yolks and extract. Combine flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in ground almonds. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. , Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 3/8-in. thickness. Cut with cookie cutters; place on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with sugar if desired. Bake at 375° for 10-13 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Cool on wire racks. Frost if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ALMOND BUTTER CUTOUTS



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I love almond cookies and I love the annual Taste of Home cookbooks! Here's a variation of almond cookies where the dough is chilled, rolled out and cut into your favorite cookie cutter shapes...It's from the 1999 Annual Taste Of Home cookbook which was given to me through Freecycle.org...

Provided by CookinwithGas

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 3-4 dozen cookies, 36-48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened (NOT margarine)
1 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup ground almonds
colored crystal sugar (optional)
frosting (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Take out 3-4 cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl cream butter and sugar; beat in egg yolks and almond extract.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt and baking powder.
  • Gradually add flour mixture to the wet mixture; stir in almonds.
  • Cover and chill 2 hours; then roll out on floured surface, 3/8 inch thick.
  • Cut with your favorite cookie cutters and place evenly spaced on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • If you're using colored sugar to decorate, now is the time to sprinkle it over the cookies.
  • Bake 10-13 minutes or until the edges begin to brown; cool on wire racks; if you're frosting the cookies, do it once they're cool.
  • Prep time includes chill time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.3, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 24.1, Sodium 74.2, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 5.7, Protein 1.5

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.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality almond butter for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have almond butter, you can use another type of nut butter, such as peanut butter or cashew butter.
  • Make sure the butter is smooth and creamy before adding it to the dough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and cutting it out.
  • Use a sharp knife or cookie cutter to cut out the dough.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just golden brown around the edges.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them.

Conclusion:

Almond butter cutouts are a delicious and easy-to-make cookie that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple dough that is flavored with almond butter and then cut into shapes and baked. The cookies are then frosted with a simple glaze or frosting. Almond butter cutouts are a great way to use up leftover almond butter and they are also a fun and festive treat to make with kids.

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