Yield: 24 cookies
Amaretto Almond Cookies
Amaretto Almond Cookies are classic Christmas treats that you’ll love baking a big batch of! They have the BEST crumbly, sandy consistency with hints of crunchy almonds. The best part, of course, is the signature almond flavor you’ll get in every sweet bite!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup powdered sugar, divided
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 2-½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup minced almonds
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper, set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, add butter, ¼ cup powdered sugar, and brown sugar. Cream together for about 2 to 3 minutes, until well combined.
- Add in flour and salt, mixing just until combined.
- Add in Amaretto liqueur, almond extract, and almonds and mix until combined.
- Using a medium sized cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons of dough), scoop dough and gently roll into smooth balls. Place dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about an inch between the cookies for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly browned and the edges near the bottom start to pick up a little color.
- Let cookies cool for 5 minutes and then toss in the remaining ½ cup powdered sugar.
- Serve immediately or let cool completely and store in an air tight container for up to a week.
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Notes
Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container, at room temperature, for up to 7 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1, Calories: 149kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 83mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 6g