Delicious Almond Cookies to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

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

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, sugar, and almond extract until light and fluffy.
3. Gradually add the flour, ground almonds, and salt to the creamed mixture. Mix well.
4. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
5. Flatten each cookie slightly with the bottom of a glass dipped in granulated sugar.
6. Press a few sliced almonds onto the top of each cookie for garnish.
7. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

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