These Almond Cookies II are a delightful blend of crunchiness and delectable almond flavor. They are perfect for tea time or as a sweet treat to end a meal. The cookies are made with basic pantry ingredients and require minimal effort. Enjoy these delicious cookies on your own or share them with your loved ones.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup ground almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugar, and almond extract until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the flour, ground almonds, and salt to the creamed mixture. Mix well.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the bottom of a glass dipped in granulated sugar.
- Press a few sliced almonds onto the top of each cookie for garnish.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
