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Almond Sugar Cookies with Icing Recipe

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These Almond Sugar Cookies with Icing are a delightful twist on classic sugar cookies, infused with almond flavor both in the dough and the sweet icing topping. Perfectly soft and slightly chewy, they are topped with a smooth almond icing and crunchy sliced almonds, making them ideal for holiday treats or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons almond extract

Almond Icing

  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready when your cookie dough is prepared.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will take about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract into the butter and sugar mixture until fully incorporated.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a dough forms. Avoid over-mixing to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Press the tops slightly flat if desired.
  7. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
  8. Cool the Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare the Almond Icing: In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until smooth and pourable. Adjust consistency by adding more milk if too thick.
  10. Ice and Decorate: Spoon or brush the almond icing over the cooled cookies and immediately sprinkle sliced almonds on top before the icing sets.
  11. Set and Serve: Let the icing set fully before serving or storing the cookies in an airtight container.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure butter is softened but not melted.
  • You can substitute almond extract with vanilla if almond flavoring is unavailable, though it will change the taste.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
  • To make the icing thicker, add more powdered sugar; add more milk if thinner icing is desired.

Keywords: Almond Sugar Cookies, Sugar Cookies, Almond Icing, Holiday Cookies, Almond Extract, Sweet Treats

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