Almond Drops Recipe

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My family - all of whom are self-proclaimed chocoholics - can't get enough of these rich cookies. My sister-in-law shared the recipe and believes their success lies in beating the butter and sugar very well.

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Almond Drops Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Yield: 42 Servings

30 10 40

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoon almond extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sliced almonds

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in almonds.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Yield: about 7 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 165 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 137 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Almond Drops in Best of Country Cookies , p34