Description
Melt-in-your-mouth almond cookies dusted in powdered sugar, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts, then gradually add the flour, salt, and chopped nuts until combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but not browned.
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar while warm and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Best served with cocoa or coffee. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg