Description
Soft Almond Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic sugar cookie, featuring a hint of almond flavor and a soft, chewy texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup sliced almonds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the egg and almond extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Add the milk and stir until smooth.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers. If desired, sprinkle a few sliced almonds on top of each cookie for garnish.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake for that soft, chewy texture!
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To make these cookies extra festive, you can add colorful sprinkles or holiday-themed decorations before baking.
Ensure the dough is chilled for at least 10 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
For variations, try adding mini chocolate chips, cinnamon, or lemon zest to the dough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
