Best 5 Moms Best Almond Cookies Recipes

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Moms best almond cookies are a classic and beloved treat, known for their melt-in-your-mouth texture, rich almond flavor, and delicate sweetness. From holiday gatherings to everyday indulgences, these cookies have a special place in many people's hearts. Whether you're looking for the perfect cookie to share, a nostalgic taste of childhood, or a comforting treat to enjoy, there's a mom's best almond cookie recipe out there to suit your taste. With a little time, effort, and love, you can recreate the magic of these cherished cookies and create lasting memories for your family and friends.

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BEST-EVER ALMOND COOKIE



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See for yourself why we call these the Best-Ever Almond Cookie. This delicious recipe really does produce the best almond cookie-ever.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 22m

Yield 21 servings, 2 cookies each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup ground PLANTERS Almonds
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg, nuts, salt and extract; mix well. Gradually add flour, beating until blended after each addition.
  • Roll into 42 (3/4 inch) balls. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets. Flatten slightly with fork.
  • Bake 12 min. or until lightly browned. Let stand on baking sheets 1 min. Transfer to wire racks; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 130 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 2 g

MOM'S BEST ALMOND COOKIES



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These are the BEST melt-in-your-mouth almond cookies around! They're based on the traditional Chinese recipe but don't have lye in them (yuck).

Provided by Chilicat

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sugar
3 cups shortening
2 eggs
2 teaspoons almond extract
5 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
red food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Cream sugar and shortening until fluffy. Beat eggs with almond extract, then add to sugar mixture. Mix well.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  • Roll into 1-inch balls and place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly, as these don't spread very much.
  • If you want them to look like traditional Chinese almond cookies, mix a few drops of red food coloring with a few drops of water. Using the blunt end of a chopstick, dip into the red color, then stamp a dot into the center of each cookie. Alternately, you can place a bleached almond in the center of each cookie.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until just barely brown on the edges. Transfer to rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1571.1, Fat 105.1, SaturatedFat 26.3, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 675.4, Carbohydrate 146.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 67.2, Protein 12.9

MOM'S AMISH SUGAR COOKIES



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My mom makes these cookies when I am home to visit. They are seriously the best thing ever! The trick to the recipe is the almond flavoring. It's very unique. These are not your ordinary sugar cookies.

Provided by the Jilb

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
colored crystal sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 and spray cookie sheets with a non-stick cooking spray.
  • Mix shortening, sugar, and egg in a large bowl until well blended; add the flour and mix well.
  • Then add the baking soda, cream of tartar, vanilla, and almond flavoring; mix well.
  • Roll cookie dough in colored sugar and than form into a ball.
  • Put the balls on a cookie sheet and flatten out just a little bit.
  • Bake at 350 for 8 minutes.
  • Let them sit for a minute on the cookie sheet once done and then transfer them to a cookie rack.

COUSIN DONNA'S ALMOND COOKIES



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Ground almonds provide the rich flavor base for these delectable cookies, perfect for a tea party or dessert tray.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup ground almonds (use spice grinder to grind into powder form)
1 2/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • In large bowl, beat butter, sugar and ground almonds with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. In another bowl, stir together flour and salt. With electric mixer on low speed, add flour mixture to butter mixture.
  • Shape dough into tablespoon-size balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until the bottoms have browned (the tops of the cookies will remain a light color.) Remove to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Mix cinnamon, nutmeg and powdered sugar. Dip tops of cookies into mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

ALMOND COOKIES III



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My Mom got this recipe many years from a Chinese man who lived across the street from us when I was growing up. They are very good cookies and so easy to make.

Provided by Anne

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup whole almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and almond extract until smooth. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Drop cookies by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets, and press down slightly with the bottom of a glass. Place a whole almond on top of each cookie.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. Remove cookies from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 133.7 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

Tips:

  • To make your almond cookies extra chewy, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • If you don't have almond extract, you can use vanilla extract instead.
  • To prevent your cookies from spreading too much, make sure to preheat your oven before baking.
  • If you want your cookies to have a crispy exterior, bake them for a few minutes longer.
  • To make your cookies even more festive, you can decorate them with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or dried fruit before baking.

Conclusion:

With their soft and chewy texture, delicate almond flavor, and crispy exterior, these almond cookies are a classic for a reason. They're perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to afternoon tea parties. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cookie recipe, give these almond cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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