Buttery Almond Sugar Cookies

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Buttery Almond Sugar Cookies — buttery soft almond flavored sugar cookies rolled in almond flakes. It’s the perfect cookie!

almond sugar cookies on a white plate

Sugar cookies are always great around the holidays or any time of year in my opinion. These Buttery Almond Sugar Cookies are perfect for a Christmas cookies exchange or a spring tea party. They are buttery and nutty with a lovely taste of almond in every bite; similar to a Good Humor toasted almond bar.

More almond flavored desserts

almond flavored sugar cookie dough

I love the taste and smell of almonds in desserts. It’s especially nice paired with cherries. If you dig that combination too, try my Cherry Coulis Fruit Sauce or Cherry Chocolate Chunk No-Churn Ice Cream. You may also like my Funfetti White Cake Cupcakes with Almond Cream Cheese Buttercream.

Buttery almond sugar cookies ingredients

almond sugar cookie ingredients

All-purpose flour
Almond extract
Baking soda
Salt
Salted butter
Granulated sugar
Egg
Sliced almonds
1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop

Instructions

adding an egg to the dough

To make these delicious cookies, start by creaming the butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl until fluffy. Follow by beating in the egg and almond extract.

dough ball

After whisking the flour, salt, and baking soda together, beat it into the creamed butter.
Using a cookie scoop, shape mounds of the buttery cookie dough into balls. Roll the dough balls into the sliced almonds.

almond rolled cookie dough

Place the dough onto a cookie sheet and bake for 11 minutes at 350°. Don’t overtake the cookies. They should be slightly golden around the edges.

Serving suggestions

almond sugar cookies on a cooling rack

These almond sugar cookies are amazing with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce.

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almond sugar cookies on a cooling rack
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Buttery Almond Sugar Cookies

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Buttery Almond Sugar Cookies — buttery soft almond flavored sugar cookies rolled in almond flakes. It’s the perfect cookie!
Prep Time:10 mins
Cook Time:11 mins
Total Time:21 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 c flour 270 grams
  • 1 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 c salted butter softened
  • 1 c granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/4 c sliced almonds optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda and set aside. Cream the butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl until fluffy. Follow by beating in the egg and almond extract. Mix the flour into the creamed butter.
  • Using a cookie scoop, shape mounds of cookie dough into balls. Roll the dough balls into the sliced almonds. Place the dough onto a cookie sheet and bake for 11 minutes. Cool on a rack before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 36
Calories: 145kcal
Author: Ty

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