Soft Almond Sugar Cookies
Experience the heavenly delight of Soft Almond Sugar Cookies, where rich almond flavor meets a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. This easy recipe is perfect for both novice and seasoned bakers, making it an ideal treat for gatherings or a simple afternoon snack. With just six ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up a batch in under 30 minutes. Enjoy these delightful cookies with your favorite coffee or tea, or gift them to loved ones for a sweet surprise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure almond extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and almond extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda; gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just incorporated.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls; place on prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cooling on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg