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Almond Sugar Cookies

thetimelessbaker
Almond sugar cookies are a chewy sugar cookie with a sweet almond flavor, topped with an almond glaze and crunchy slivered almonds.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
chilling time 1 hour
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 48 cookies
Calories 117 kcal

Equipment

  • cookie sheets
  • parchment paper or silicone baking mats
  • mixing bowls of various sizes or stand mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

For the cookies

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond baking emulsion
  • 2 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, for rolling cookies

For the glaze and topping

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 teaspoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract or baking emulsion
  • slivered almonds

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, or bowl of a stand mixer, beat 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, the ½ cup unsalted butter, and the ½ cup shortening until fluffy.
  • Add in the 2 large eggs one at a time, followed by 1 teaspoon almond baking emulsion
  • Sift together the 2 ¾ cup all-purpose flour,2 teaspoons cream of tartar, 1 teaspoon baking soda and ¼ teaspoon salt. Add to wet ingredients, only mix until just combined.
  • Chill dough at least 1 hour. Once dough as been chilled, roll into uniform sized balls of dough and roll in remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar,
  • Place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and bake at 375℉ for 8-10 minutes. Cool cookies on pan 2-3 minutes then move to wire rack to cool completely.
  • Combine the 2 cups powdered sugar and 2-3 teaspoons water (enough to make a drizzling consistency). Add in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon almond extract or baking emulsion
  • Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies, sprinkle with slivered almonds. Allow glaze to set completely before serving.

Notes

  • If you don't have baking emulsion, you can substitute the same amount almond extract 
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 72 hours
  • Cookies will keep well in freezer for 45 days

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 39mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 70IUCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.4mg
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