Description
Deliciously soft and almond-flavored, these Almond Meltaway Cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion. They are easy to make and even easier to enjoy with their sweet glaze and crunchy almond topping.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (for glaze)
- Sliced almonds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and almond extract until well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and flatten gently with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set and tops are pale.
- Glaze Cookies: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract for glaze. Spread over cooled cookies and garnish with almonds.
- Cool and Serve: Let cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For extra almond flavor, add a few drops of almond extract to the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
