Almond Cookies Recipe

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Beverly Preston of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin started making Almond Cookies after enjoying similar ones at her favorite Chinese restaurant. “These crisp cookies have a wonderful almond flavor,” she says.

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Almond Cookies Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling
  • Yield: 36 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons sliced almonds

Directions

  • In a small bowl, cream the shortening, 1/2 cup sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  • Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with the bottom of a glass. Press three almond slices into the center of each.
  • Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 100 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 20 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Almond Cookies in Taste of Home December/January 2006, p59

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Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2012 by tamarachronister

Nice, crisp cookies! I used immitation almond flavoring, and would double it next time I make the cookies - then will only buy pure almond extract. Definitely a keeper.


Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2011 by 1275

This is a really good cookie. It has excellent flavor and the almond slices really had appeal to it. They may look plain but the flavor really is delicious. Will make again.


Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2011 by Paxi

I made the recipe as listed, except I made the cookies larger and they were great! My husband loved them. I'm sending the recipe to my daughter. Love them.


Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2010 by Bluemoon54

The dough was too soft. I had to use an additional 1/4 cup of flour. Next time I will put the dough in the fridge before baking it. Other than that they were excellent. I will keep making them. Everybody at home loved them.


Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2010 by lsanders31

Nice although the dough tend to be a bit crumbly...Next time I will try to refrigerate before shaping


Reviewed on May. 27, 2010 by fruitsofthespirit9

Great cookies and easy to make.


Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2009 by Pdarichuk

These are the best almond cookies I have ever had. I make them every year at Christmas to share with family and friends.

 
 
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