Irresistible Almond Vanilla Cookies

Almond Vanilla Cookies 🍪✨

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Description:

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Don’t let all the vanilla scare you away from these delectable Almond Vanilla Cookies! 🥰 They’re nutty, delicately sweet, and a perfect finish to a heavy or spicy meal. For a unique twist, substitute the vanilla with a tablespoon of gin—it’s an original variation, although I’ve yet to try it myself! These cookies are incredibly versatile and perfect for any occasion.

Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Egg Free, Free Of…, Mixer, < 60 Mins, Oven, Small Appliance, Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 2/3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup chopped almonds
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 36 whole almonds

Nutritional Information (per cookie):

• Calories: 77.8 kcal
• Fat: 5.4 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
• Cholesterol: 6.8 mg
• Sodium: 48.3 mg
• Carbohydrates: 5.8 g
• Fiber: 0.8 g
• Sugars: 2.2 g
• Protein: 1.6 g

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prep:
   Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper to ensure your cookies bake evenly and don’t stick.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   In a medium bowl, combine the chopped almonds, flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
   In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.

4. Add Extracts:
   Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts, ensuring they’re well incorporated into the butter and sugar mixture.

5. Combine Wet and Dry:
   Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined. Continue to beat until you have a thoroughly mixed dough.

6. Form Cookies:
   Shape the dough into 36 small balls, each about the size of a walnut. Place these balls on the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them evenly apart. Press a whole almond into the center of each ball, slightly flattening the dough.

7. Bake:
   Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cookies turn golden brown. Check them at the 15-minute mark, as ovens can vary, and you might need to turn the temperature down slightly for the second batch. I found that baking my second batch at 325°F (160°C) worked better, but this might just be because my oven tends to run hot.

8. Cool and Enjoy:
   Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious Almond Vanilla Cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of tea! 🍪🫖

These Almond Vanilla Cookies are sure to become a household favorite with their nutty flavor and delicate sweetness. Perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to a simple afternoon treat, they are a delightful addition to your recipe collection on “Love With Recipes.” Happy baking! 🍪💕