Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Almond Meltaway Cookies, where each bite melts in your mouth, revealing a perfect harmony of sweet almond flavor and buttery goodness. These cookies are not just a treat; they are an invitation to savor life’s simple pleasures, whether at a festive gathering, afternoon tea, or as a personal indulgence. Topped with a sweet almond glaze, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are bound to become a favorite in your home.
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 the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and almond extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture until combined.
- Shape dough into small disks and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 8 minutes until set but not browned. Cool before icing.
- For icing, mix powdered sugar, 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 (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg