When searching for the perfect sugar cookies to satisfy your sweet craving, look no further than these delectable treats topped with luscious almond frosting. With a golden-brown exterior and a soft, chewy interior, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any gathering. The almond frosting adds a touch of sophistication and elevates these cookies from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and will guide you towards creating a batch of sugar cookies that are sure to impress your tastebuds. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together.
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ALMOND SUGAR COOKIES
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
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 SUGAR COOKIES
Crisp and buttery almond sugar cookies made with almond meal and flavored with almond extract and fresh orange zest. This easy cut-out cookie recipe holds its shape and stores incredibly well.
Provided by Laura / A Beautiful Plate
Categories Cookies and Bars
Time 2h8m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Prepare, Roll, and Chill Cookie Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the unbleached all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and kosher salt until combined.
- Combine the granulated sugar and orange zest in a stand mixer bowl. Using the tips of your fingers, rub the zest into the sugar until it resembles wet sand and is very fragrant.
- Add the butter to the bowl. Using the paddle attachment, mix the sugar mixture and butter together at low speed for 30 seconds or until creamy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract and mix over low speed until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula to ensure all ingredients are incorporated evenly. Over low speed, slowly add the dry flour mixture. Mix until the flour is just absorbed and the dough comes together. It will be soft and fairly sticky.
- Press the dough together, divide in half, and place each half between two large pieces of parchment or wax paper. Roll each piece of dough until is ¼-inch thick. Stack the rolled dough pieces on top of each other and place on baking sheet or flat surface. Transfer to the fridge and chill for a minimum of 1 hour or the dough is cold and very firm. Important Note: This dough requires chilling, so don't attempt to skip this step.
- Bake Cookies: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) with a rack in the center position. Line a standard baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Remove one half of the chilled cookie dough from the fridge, and cut into shapes using cookie cutters. Place the cut-out cookie dough on the lined baking sheet one inch apart from one another. Note: The dough sheets should be very firm during cutting - if it is at all soft or sticky, place back in the refrigerator for an additional 15 to 20 minutes. In addition, the cut out cookies should also be firm and cool when they go into the oven.
- Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, rotating the pan halfway, or until the edges of the cookies are just turning golden in color. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Cookies should be completely cool before decorating.
- Repeat with the remaining half of rolled dough. Any leftover dough scraps can be pressed together, re-rolled, and used. I recommend rolling the scraps between new, clean pieces of parchment paper to ensure zero sticking.
- Prepare the Icing: Combine ingredients in a small bowl until completely smooth and slightly glossy. The icing should be thick.
- Transfer frosting to a piping bag fitted with a Wilton #3 tip. Pipe and decorate the cookies, garnishing with decorating pearls or sparkling sugar as desired. To make for easy clean-up, I like to decorate the cookies on a cooling rack set within a baking sheet. This allows me to easily collect and use any excess decorative pearls or sprinkles.
- Allow the icing to set, uncovered, for several hours (or overnight) or until firm to touch before storing the cookies in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 97 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 59 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g
GLAZED ALMOND SUGAR COOKIES
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
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
SUGAR COOKIES WITH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
These cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. They are simple to make and kids love to lick the frosting off the tops. Butter flavoring is in the buttercream for added flavor. You can find it in most supermarkets, in the baking aisle, where there are other flavorings such as vanilla.
Provided by diane
Categories Desserts Cookies Sugar Cookies
Time 2h20m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually stir flour mixture into butter mixture until well blended using a sturdy spoon. Chill dough for 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 4 to 6 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cookies from pan and cool on wire racks.
- Using an electric mixer, beat shortening, confectioners sugar, water, salt, vanilla extract, and butter flavoring until fluffy. Frost cookies after they have cooled completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 68 mg, Sugar 10.8 g
FROSTED ALMOND SUGAR COOKIES
I used to call this recipe "White Christmas Cookies" but changed the name because I was making them for all the holidays and for special occasions. Everyone in my family loves these cookies and they're always fighting over how many each other eats. The yield on these cookies depend upon the size cookie cutter used.
Provided by andylynn
Categories Dessert
Time 12m
Yield 24-36 cookies, 24-36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the cookies: In a large bowl, cream together with an electric mixer the margarine and the granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and the extract and beat until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix just until smooth. Divide the dough in half onto plastic wrap and wrap to cover.
- Chill in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight until firm.
- Roll out dough to a 1/4inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut out with your favorite cookie cutter.
- Place on ungreased baking sheets 2 inches apart.
- Bake at 350 degrees 10-12 minutes. Cookies should be firm to the touch, but not brown. Cool and frost.
- For the frosting: Mix together the confectioners sugar and the margarine.
- Add the extract and then the milk until desired consistency. (Use less milk, if you plan to add food coloring for colored frosting) Beat until fluffy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.1, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 18, Sodium 172.4, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 27, Protein 2.4
ALMOND EXTRACT COOKIES
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
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
SOFT SUGAR COOKIES WITH ALMOND ESSENCE
Make and share this Soft Sugar Cookies With Almond Essence recipe from Food.com.
Provided by GoldsmithLissa
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 48 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In large bowl, cream butter and sugar.
- Add milk, eggs and extracts.
- In separate bowl, mix dry ingredients.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to large bowl and mix.
- Shape and roll in sugar to coat.
- Arrange on greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, remove from pan immediately onto rack or greased surface to cool.
- Top with simple icing, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.6, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 14.6, Sodium 69.2, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 6.3, Protein 1.2
Tips:
- For the best results, use high-quality ingredients.
- Make sure your butter is at room temperature before you start baking.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling and baking.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Let the cookies cool completely before frosting.
Conclusion:
These sugar cookies with almond frosting are a delicious and classic treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be decorated to suit your own personal style. Whether you are a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, you will love this recipe. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these sugar cookies with almond frosting a try. You won't be disappointed!
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