Description
Delight your taste buds with these soft and buttery Almond Meltaway Cookies, featuring a sweet almond glaze and a sprinkle of sliced almonds. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Sliced almonds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and almond extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on baking sheets. Flatten slightly and bake for 8–10 minutes until set. Cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until smooth. Drizzle or spread over cooled cookies and top with sliced almonds. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- These cookies are soft, buttery, and full of almond flavor.
- They freeze well and are perfect for holidays or gifting.
- For an extra almond boost, use almond flour in place of 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
