Recipe for Almond Cookies

I adore chocolate cookies. I make many different varieties of chocolate cookies – any excuse is a reason for a chocolate cookie in my book. But about 10 years ago, I decided to branch out and look for other cookies to bake for my family. Fortunately, I discovered this recipe for almond cookies right away. Everyone in my family likes this iced almond cookie and it’s always requested when I’m baking.

It’s a soft buttery cookie with a hint of almond flavor. I add almond flavoring to the icing as well, but you could create a more subtle almond flavor by using vanilla extract in the icing.

I first started making these iced almond cookies as Christmas cookies and that’s how my family thinks of them.

It’s easy to make them in large batches, the freeze perfectly and they’re so pretty with the green icing.

But then it occurred to me that these green cookies are also perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Since my family already loves them, it makes sense to serve them more than just during the holiday season.

Frosted Almond Cookies

2016-02-21 13:27:37

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

1274g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 5635

Calories from Fat 2314

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 262g

402%

Saturated Fat 131g

654%

Trans Fat 7g

Polyunsaturated Fat 45g

Monounsaturated Fat 70g

Cholesterol 488mg

163%

Sodium 888mg

37%

Total Carbohydrates 805g

268%

Dietary Fiber 7g

27%

Sugars 589g

Protein 28g

Vitamin A

113%

Vitamin C

Calcium

22%

Iron

23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Ingredients

Cookie
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
Frosting
1 1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp almond or vanilla extract
3-5 tsp water
Green food coloring

Instructions

Cookies
Heat the oven to 400F.
Cream butter, sugar and almond extract in a large mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed approximately 2 minutes or until creamy. Add remaining cookie ingredients and mix on low speed for approximately 2 minutes or until well mixed.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on cookie sheet about 1 1/2 inches apart. Grease the flat bottom of a glass and flatten each ball to approximately 1/4 inch thick.
Bake for approximately 7-8 minutes or until the edges are just barely brown.
Cool cookies completely on wire rack.
Frosting
Stir together all frosting ingredients, adding the water slowly until the frosting reaches the desired consistency. Tint with food coloring to create the desired color.
Frost each cookie. Allow the frosting to set on the cookies for approximately 1 hour before packing away for storage.

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