Best 8 Almond Flavor Sugar Cookie Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with almond flavor sugar cookies, a timeless classic that combines the subtle nuttiness of almonds with the comforting sweetness of sugar cookies. These delectable treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a festive party, preparing homemade gifts, or simply seeking a cozy afternoon snack. With their irresistible aroma and delightful flavor, almond flavor sugar cookies are sure to captivate your taste buds and leave you yearning for more. Let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for this beloved cookie, ensuring a delightful and memorable baking experience.

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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 HOLIDAY SUGAR COOKIES



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McCormick® Pure Almond Flavor adds rich almond flavor to sugar cookies. Decorate with Colorful Cookie Icing to give them a festive flourish.

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Cookies and Brownies,

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/3 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) butter softened
1 egg
1 tsp McCormick® Pure Almond Extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 tsps milk
1/2 tsp McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
3 to 4 drops McCormick® Assorted Food Colors & Egg Dye

Steps:

  • For the Sugar Cookies, mix flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Set aside. Beat granulated sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and almond extract; mix well. Gradually stir in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Place on greased baking sheets.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
  • For the Icing, mix all ingredients except food colors. (Stir in additional milk as needed to thin icing or more confectioners' sugar to thicken, if needed.) Place small amount of icing into small shallow bowls, using one bowl for each color desired. Stir drops of food color into icing until desired shade is reached. To ice cookies, hold cookie by its edge and dip top of cookie into icing. (Or spoon the icing onto cookie using a teaspoon.) Place iced cookies on wire rack set over foil-covered baking sheet to dry. (The foil-covered baking sheet will catch drips.) To add decorative details to cookies, spoon tinted icing into resealable plastic bag. Snip off a tiny piece of the corner. Squeeze icing through hole in plastic bag to decorate cookies. If desired, colored sugar may be sprinkled onto freshly iced cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 Calories

SUGAR COOKIES WITH ALMOND FROSTING



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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield about 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
Silver nonpareils or Jordan almonds, for topping

Steps:

  • Make the cookies: Whisk the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in the egg, then beat in the vanilla and almond extracts. Reduce the mixer speed to low; add the flour mixture and beat until combined. Cover and chill 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop 1-inch mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 1/2 inches apart; flatten the mounds with your fingers. Bake until the cookies are golden around the edges, about 10 minutes. Let the cookies cool 10 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
  • Make the frosting: Beat the butter, almond and vanilla extracts, and salt in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a small star tip. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cookies and top with nonpareils or Jordan almonds.

MARY'S SUGAR COOKIES



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A very good sugar cookie with a hint of almond flavor.

Provided by Pat

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
¼ cup granulated sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and stir in the vanilla and almond extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; blend into the creamed mixture. Cover and chill for at least two hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Divide the dough into two parts. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece of the dough out to 3/16 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets. Sprinkle cookies with plain or colored granulated sugar.
  • Bake for 8 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 88.2 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

SOFT ALMOND SUGAR COOKIES RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by cecelia26_

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup shortening
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure almond extract
2 3/4 cup cake flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
Coarse sanding sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together sugar, butter and shortening until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add eggs and almond extract and mix just until combined. In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt. Add to butter mixture and beat on medium speed just until flour is incorporated. Turn dough out onto a large piece of plastic wrap, wrap tightly, place in an air-tight container and refrigerate for one hour or overnight (which is what I did). Roll dough into 2 inch balls, about the size of a golf ball and roll in sanding sugar. Place on baking sheets about two inches apart and bake for 12 minutes, rotating pans and switching racks halfway through. Let cool on pans for two minutes and then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely. Store in an air-tight container.

GLAZED ALMOND SUGAR COOKIES



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Need a new holiday cookie? Whip up this tasty sugar cookie with loads of almond flavoring.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 10

Reynolds™ Parchment Paper
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup chopped slivered almonds
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 to 7 teaspoons half and half or milk
1/3 cup almond slices, toasted if desired

Steps:

  • Make cookie dough by blending cookie mix, butter, almonds, extract and egg until soft dough forms.
  • Roll dough into about 40 (1-inch) balls. Place about 2 inches apart on Reynolds Parchment Paper lined cookie sheets. Bake at 375°F 7 to 9 minutes or until set. Cool; place cookies on cooling racks. Cool completely.
  • In small bowl, stir powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon extract and just enough milk until glaze is spreadable but thick. Spread glaze onto each cookie; top with 3 almond slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1/2 g

ALMOND FLAVOR SUGAR COOKIE



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A not too sweet sugar cookie. Use your favorite frosting- just substitute almond extract for the amount of vanilla extract - a good almond flavored crisp cookie.

Provided by red white kitchen

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 24 cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 lb butter, softened (1 stick)
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk (or water)
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • In medium bowl mix dry ingredients. Set aside.
  • In large bowl cream butter and sugar with a mixer until fluffy. Add egg, milk and almond extract and beat well.
  • Add the dry ingredients 1/3 at a time into butter sugar mixture, mixing until well blended.
  • Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least a 1/2 an hour before rolling out.
  • Preheat oven to 360 degrees.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1/3 of the dough at a time. Roll to 1/8 inch thick and cut out with cookie cutters.
  • Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 5-7 minutes. Do not allow to brown.
  • Cool on wire racks and frost with your favorite icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.5, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 38.3, Sodium 125.6, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 16.8, Protein 2.8

ALMOND EXTRACT COOKIES



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Simple buttery sugar cookies flavored with almond extract. They require no cookie cutters, so they are extra easy! You'll love the creamy almond sugar cookie frosting!

Provided by Kara

Categories     Dessert: Cookies

Time 29m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened to room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp almond extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 cup butter, very soft
2 cups powdered sugar (confectioners sugar)
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
dash salt
3 Tbsp cream, more or less (You can substitute milk.)

Steps:

  • Mix butter, sugar and extract in a large bowl. Beat until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir till mixed well.
  • Roll dough into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet and flatten balls to 1/4 inch thickness with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
  • Bake at 375 for 7-9 minutes or until edges are barely lightly browned. Cool for a couple of minutes on the baking sheet before moving to cooling racks.
  • Cool completely. Frost cookies and decorate with sprinkles if desired.
  • Frosting: Beat together all ingredients till smooth and creamy, adding as much cream or milk as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 19 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 7 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 82 milligrams sodium, Sugar 10 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

Tips:

  • Use high-quality almond extract for the best flavor. Look for an extract that is made with real almonds, not artificial flavoring.
  • Chilling the dough before baking helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much.
  • If you don't have a cookie press, you can use a piping bag fitted with a star tip to create the cookies.
  • Sprinkling the cookies with sanding sugar before baking gives them a nice sparkle.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These almond flavor sugar cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their delicate almond flavor and festive appearance, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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