Description
Almond meltaway cookies are soft and buttery treats with a rich almond flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add almond extract and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
- Mix until a dough forms.
- Fold in sliced almonds.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Substitute vanilla extract for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: almond meltaway cookies