Almond Butter Cookies 🍪
Description: Delight in the delectable taste of actual almond butter cookies, reminiscent of peanut butter cookies but with the distinct flavor of almonds. These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to cozy gatherings with friends and family. Try them with cashew butter for a unique twist, but remember to skip the almond extract if you opt for this variation!
Recipe Category: Drop Cookies 🍪
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, Potluck, Spring, Summer, Winter, Sweet, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven 🥜🍪🌸❄️
Preparation Time: 45 minutes ⏳
Cooking Time: 9 minutes ⏳
Total Time: 54 minutes ⏳
Servings: 27 cookies 🍽️
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 117.8
- Fat Content: 6.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 15.9mg
- Sodium Content: 134.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 14g
- Fiber Content: 0.7g
- Sugar Content: 8.8g
- Protein Content: 1.9g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Brown sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| Almond butter | 1/2 cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
| Almond extract | 1/4 tsp |
| Egg | 1 |
| All-purpose flour | 1 1/4 cups |
| Baking soda | 1 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Sugar (for dipping) | 1/8 cup |
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Combine sugar, brown sugar, and butter in a large bowl. Beat until light and fluffy.
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Add almond butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, and egg to the mixture. Mix until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the almond butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
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Scoop the cookie dough using a 1 1/2-inch cookie scoop and place them 2 inches apart on cookie sheets lightly sprayed with Pam.
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Dip a fork in sugar and use it to flatten each cookie dough ball in a criss-cross pattern.
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Lightly sprinkle additional sugar on top of the cookies for a sweet crunch.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 6-9 minutes, or until the cookies turn golden brown.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for one minute before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Enjoy these delightful almond butter cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage! 🥛☕
These cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings and are sure to become a favorite among friends and family. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply indulging in a sweet treat, these almond butter cookies are bound to impress with their irresistible flavor and texture.
