Almond Meltaway Cookies: Your Best Indulgent Treat at Home
Almond Meltaway Cookies are delicate, buttery treats that simply melt in your mouth. This recipe will help you create the perfect batch at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the almond extract and mix well.
- Gradually add in the flour and salt; mix until just combined.
- Fold in the sliced almonds.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow them to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a stronger almond flavor, increase the almond extract to 1.5 teaspoons.
- Store in an airtight container for best freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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