Almond Sugar Cookies
These soft almond sugar cookies are buttery and full of almond flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, they are a favorite among friends and family.
The cookies have a crisp exterior and chewy interior, making them irresistible. They store and travel well, perfect for gifts or gatherings.
These cookies are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser, ideal for any time of year. If you love almonds, try our other favorites like chewy almond cookies and candies. These cookies promise to be an instant hit at any event.
“Crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside, and bursting with sweet almond flavor.”
Almond-flavored desserts are a favorite because of their rich, sweet, nutty taste. These soft almond cookies are easy to make and incredibly delicious. They might just become your new go-to sugar cookie recipe.
But my previous easy Cute Cookies with a few ingredients are also very delicious.
SEE THIS:Almond Joy cookies recipe
Ingredients for Almond Sugar Cookies
Almond Extract:
Provides the cookies with their distinctive almond flavor. A small amount is enough to achieve a rich, nutty taste.
Butter:
Unsalted butter adds richness, tenderness, and structure to the cookies.
Sugar:
Sweetens the cookies, helps them rise and spread, and keeps them moist. The cookies are flattened with a sugar-coated glass before baking for a crackly, crisp exterior.
All-Purpose Flour:
The standard flour for most cookie recipes. Proper measuring techniques are crucial for the right texture and appearance.
Almond Glaze:
A confectioners’ sugar glaze that enhances the almond flavor and gives the cookies a standout finish.
Directions for Almond Sugar Cookies
Step 1: Cream Butter and Sugar
Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about five to seven minutes. Beat in the almond extract until fully incorporated.
Step 2: Combine Ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing well. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
Step 3: Roll and Press
Divide and roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Coat the bottom of a glass with cooking spray, dip it in granulated sugar, and gently flatten the cookies. Re-coat the glass in sugar as needed.
Step 4: Bake
Bake the cookies until the edges are lightly golden, about seven to nine minutes. Cool for one minute on the baking sheets before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Step 5: Prepare and Drizzle Glaze
While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, almond extract, and enough water to achieve the desired consistency. Tint with food coloring if desired. Drizzle the glaze over the cookies and garnish with toasted sliced almonds.
prepare the glaze
Drizzle Glaze
Storage Instructions for Almond Sugar Cookies
Room Temperature
Store unfrosted cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
Refrigerator
Store iced almond cookies in the fridge for up to one week. They will stay soft.
Freezing Instructions
For long-term storage, wrap the baked cookies in a freezer-safe container and freeze them for up to three months.
To freeze the dough, roll it into balls and place them in a Ziploc bag. Store in the freezer for up to one month. When ready to bake, place the frozen dough balls on a prepared cookie sheet and bake as directed.
Making Almond Sugar Cookies Ahead of Time
You can prepare almond sugar cookie dough in advance. Make the dough up to three days ahead and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. When ready, roll the dough into balls and bake.
Substitutions & Variations for Almond Sugar Cookies
- Extract Flavoring: Try vanilla, maple, or lemon extract instead of almond extract for different flavor variations.
- Decorated Cookies: Add food coloring to the icing for vibrant and decorated almond sugar cookies.
- Additional Ingredients: Mix in chocolate candies or dried fruit into the batter for extra texture and flavor.
- Fruit Pizza Cookies: Replace almond icing with cream cheese frosting and top with fresh fruit, similar to a fruit pizza cookies recipe.
Note: This recipe hasn’t been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you try different ingredients, share your results in the comments below.
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Soft Almond Sugar Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- Almond Extract:
- Butter:
- Sugar:
- All-Purpose Flour:
- Almond Glaze:
Instructions
Step 1: Cream Butter and Sugar
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about five to seven minutes. Beat in the almond extract until fully incorporated.
Step 2: Combine Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing well. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
Step 3: Roll and Press
- Divide and roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Coat the bottom of a glass with cooking spray, dip it in granulated sugar, and gently flatten the cookies. Re-coat the glass in sugar as needed.
Step 4: Bake
- Bake the cookies until the edges are lightly golden, about seven to nine minutes. Cool for one minute on the baking sheets before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Step 5: Prepare and Drizzle Glaze
- While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, almond extract, and enough water to achieve the desired consistency. Tint with food coloring if desired. Drizzle the glaze over the cookies and garnish with toasted sliced almonds
Nutrition Facts
- 8 large cookies:412 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
