Double Almond Butter Cookies

Name: Double Almond Butter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 48
Ingredients: 1 c unsalted butter, softened; 3 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 1/4 c granulated sugar; 1 large egg yolk; 1/2 tsp almond extract; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 2 1/2 c all-purpose flour; 1/2 c (from an 8 oz. can) almond paste

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By Mary Shivers
@mshivers60

These elegant little thumbprints are deliciously buttery and filled with rich almond paste. They are perfect for wedding or baby showers or just simply served with steaming cups of coffee.

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

Serves:

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

15 Min

Ingredients

1 c

unsalted butter, softened
3 oz

cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 c

granulated sugar
1

large egg yolk
1/2 tsp

almond extract
1/4 tsp

kosher salt
2 1/2 c

all-purpose flour
1/2 c

(from an 8 oz. can) almond paste
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How to Make Double Almond Butter Cookies

Step-by-Step

In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk, extract, and salt. Beat on low speed until combined. Use a wooden spoon to gradually stir in flour until well mixed.
Chill dough for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Spray a large cookie sheet with no-stick cooking spray. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place 2-inches apart on cookie sheet. Press thumb into center of each cookie, making indentions large enough to fill with ½ teaspoon of almond paste. Fill each with almond paste.
Bake for 14-16 minutes just until edges are golden. Makes 4 dozen.