almond cookies

(1 RATING)
56 Pinches
Albuquerque, NM
Updated on Dec 24, 2011

These were a tradition growing up and now they are my tradition. My kids love these cookies. Because they are made with almond extract and almond slivers so be aware of any allergies. However, if you love shortbread, these are melt in your mouth YUMMY! :)

prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 sticks margarine
  • 2 - eggs
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 package sliced almonds (optional)

How To Make almond cookies

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 300.
  • Step 2
    Cream sugar and margarine together. Add eggs and almond extract and blend. Mix the flour, salt and baking powder into the creamed mix.
  • Step 3
    Drop rounded teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet and put a nut in the middle of each cookie.
  • Step 4
    Bake in a 300 degree oven for about 10-15 minutes or until slightly browned. Cool before eating.

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Keyword: #shortbread
Keyword: #Almond
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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