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Almond Drops

Name: Almond Drops
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 7 dozen.
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

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Total Time

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

Makes

about 7 dozen

Updated: Sep. 24, 2022

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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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.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 165 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 137mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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