Classic Almond Butter Cookies
Indulge in the delightful taste of these Classic Almond Butter Cookies! This easy-to-follow recipe yields three dozen buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are perfect for sharing during holidays, parties, or simply enjoying with your favorite cup of tea or coffee. With the rich flavor of almond extract and the buttery goodness, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy the warm aroma that fills your kitchen as they bake, and watch as everyone devours these sweet treats!
36
Servings
50
Calories
5
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
1 cup (softened, no substitutes)
sugar
1/2 cup (granulated)
egg
1 (large)
almond extract
1 teaspoon (pure)
flour
2 1/3 cups (all-purpose)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare ungreased cookie sheets.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
3
Gradually add the granulated sugar to the butter, beating continuously until the mixture is light and fluffy.
4
Add the egg and almond extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and mix until well combined.
5
Slowly incorporate the all-purpose flour into the mixture, blending until a soft dough forms.
6
Dust a clean surface with flour and roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
7
Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the rolled dough and carefully transfer them to the prepared cookie sheets.
8
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 minutes, or until they are lightly golden around the edges.
9
Once baked, remove the cookies immediately from the cookie sheets and allow them to cool on wire racks until completely cool.
Nutrition Information
3.3g
Fat
4.2g
Carbs
0.4g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Classic Almond Butter Cookies?
They are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth dessert cookies featuring the rich flavor of pure almond extract.
How many cookies does this recipe yield?
This recipe yields three dozen, or 36 cookies.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Do I need to grease the cookie sheets?
No, you should use ungreased cookie sheets for this recipe.
Can I use a butter substitute?
The recipe specifies using butter with no substitutes for the best results.
How should the butter be prepared?
The butter should be softened before you begin mixing.
What kind of sugar is used in these cookies?
This recipe uses 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
How many eggs are required?
You will need one large egg.
What type of almond extract is recommended?
The recipe calls for one teaspoon of pure almond extract.
What kind of flour should I use?
Use 2 1/3 cups of all-purpose flour.
How do I start the mixing process?
Begin by creaming the softened butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
How do I incorporate the sugar?
Gradually add the granulated sugar to the butter, beating continuously until the mixture is light and fluffy.
When do I add the almond extract?
Add the almond extract along with the egg to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until well combined.
How should the flour be added to the dough?
Slowly incorporate the all-purpose flour into the mixture, blending until a soft dough forms.
How thick should I roll the dough?
Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
Can I use cookie cutters with this recipe?
Yes, use cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the rolled dough before transferring them to the cookie sheets.
How long should the cookies bake?
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 minutes.
How do I know when the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when they are lightly golden around the edges.
Should I leave the cookies on the sheet after baking?
No, remove the cookies immediately from the cookie sheets once they are out of the oven.
Where should the cookies cool?
Allow the cookies to cool completely on wire racks.
How many calories are in one cookie?
There are 50 calories per cookie.
What is the fat content per cookie?
Each cookie contains 3.3g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in each serving?
Each cookie has 4.2g of carbohydrates.
What is the protein content of these cookies?
Each cookie contains 0.4g of protein.
Are these cookies suitable for holiday parties?
Yes, they are perfect for sharing during holidays, parties, or with tea and coffee.
What is the total ingredient count?
There are 5 main ingredients: butter, sugar, egg, almond extract, and flour.
What is the recipe category?
This recipe is categorized as a Dessert.
Is there any fiber in these cookies?
The recipe data indicates there is no fiber content.
What is the texture of the cookies?
These cookies are described as buttery and melt-in-your-mouth.
Does this recipe use any sodium?
The recipe data shows the sodium content is null, likely as no salt is added.