almond sandies

Name: Almond Sandies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 18
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) butter ( i use unsalted); 2 1/4 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1/3 cup(s) white sugar; 1 1/8 teaspoon(s) almond extract; 1 cup(s) chopped almonds; 1 cup(s) sifted powdered sugar (optional)

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Michelle Bersani =^..^=

East Bridgewater, MA

Updated on Dec 28, 2011

I tweaked this from a recipe for pecan sandies, since my hubby & I don't like pecans. He loves these. He says everyone in his office are always asking when I'm going to make them again. I hope you enjoy :)

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

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yield 18-24 cookies

Ingredients

1 cup butter ( i use unsalted)
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
1 1/8 teaspoons almond extract
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup sifted powdered sugar (optional)

How To Make almond sandies

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, beat butter with an electric hand blender until creamed.

Step 2

Add about 1/2 the flour, all of the sugar, almond extract, and 1 tablespoon water.
Step 3

Beat until thoroughly combined. Beat in remaining flour (if dough is too dry, add a little more water).
Step 4

Stir in almonds.
Step 5

Shape into 1 inch balls. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and lighly flatten with the palm of your hand.
Step 6

Bake in a 325 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.
Step 7

Cool cookies on a wire rack.
Step 8

Gently shake cooled cookies in a bag with powdered sugar (if desired).
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