This recipe was passed down to me from my mother-in-law. The soft sugar cookies are a favorite with our four children. —Karen Skowronek, Minot, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield About 4-1/2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg and extracts; beat until well. Add flour and nuts; beat just until moistened. Cover and chill 1 hour or until firm enough to handle., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness with a glass dipped in colored sugar. Sprinkle with additional sugar if desired. Bake until cookies are set, 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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tuxedo man
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.
Nd Billal
[email protected]I've made these cookies with both almond extract and vanilla extract. I prefer the almond extract version, but both are delicious.
anime_ goth girl
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. I always have a few extra egg whites in my fridge, and these cookies are a perfect way to use them up.
Elodie Rita
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Sanwal Lakho
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Salman Abbas
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and crumbly. I'm going to try again using a different recipe.
Soniya Pariyar
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might add a little more butter next time.
Portia Mthombeni
[email protected]I love that these cookies are not too sweet. They're the perfect balance of sweetness and flavor.
Juan Olivier
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for Christmas, birthdays, and even just because.
Zayn Kawsar
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of almond-flavored cookies, but these were actually really good. The almond flavor is subtle and not overpowering.
Shahbaz OO7
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
XxYourLocalRatQueenXx
[email protected]I had a hard time finding cardamom, but I'm so glad I did. It really makes these cookies special.
HD Tv
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still pretty good.
alfalah market
[email protected]I was looking for a new cookie recipe to try and these definitely fit the bill. They're unique and flavorful, and they were a big hit with my family.
Niazi memes
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! I love the almond flavor and the hint of cardamom.
Sunday Omoregbe
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a favorite. They're soft and chewy with a slightly crispy edge.
Haji king
[email protected]These cookies were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.