Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Almond Meltaway Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. These cookies boast a buttery texture and a sweet almond glaze that makes them utterly irresistible. Ideal for festive gatherings, tea parties, or a simple afternoon snack, their melt-in-your-mouth quality will have you reaching for more. With easy-to-follow steps and accessible ingredients, baking these cookies is a breeze. Whether enjoyed plain or embellished with sprinkles, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and almond extract; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls and flatten slightly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 8 minutes until just set but not browned. Cool on a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with milk and almond extract until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg