Glazed Almond Cookies
These delicate, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are a delightful addition to any tea time or dessert spread. Each bite offers a perfect balance of buttery richness, subtle almond flavor, and a satisfyingly crisp edge. Topped with a perfectly placed almond, they are as beautiful as they are delicious.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
22 g
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Cholesterol
37 mg
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Fiber
1 g
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Protein
3 g
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Saturated Fat
5 g
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Sodium
110 mg
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Sugar
9 g
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Fat
12 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease baking sheets. (5 minutes)
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In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)
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Beat in the almond extract, vanilla extract, and egg yolks until well combined. (3 minutes)
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Gradually stir in the chopped blanched almonds, sifted cake flour, and salt until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)
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Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. (10 minutes)
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Dip each ball into the lightly beaten egg whites, ensuring it's evenly coated. (5 minutes)
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Place the cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. (3 minutes)
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Gently press a halved almond into the top of each cookie, slightly flattening the dough. (3 minutes)
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Bake for 8-10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (10 minutes)
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Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (15 minutes)
For a richer almond flavor, consider using almond paste instead of almond extract.
Sifting the cake flour ensures a tender cookie.
If the dough is too sticky to roll, chill it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.1/ 5 ( 8 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
Dasia Schneider
Jun 21, 2025These cookies are absolutely divine! The almond flavor is perfect, and they're so delicate.
Leif Ritchie
May 16, 2025I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out beautifully. My family loved them!
Layne Feestwillms
Apr 8, 2025Be careful not to overbake them, or they will be dry. Keep an eye on them during the last few minutes of baking.
Princess Murray
Mar 19, 2025I added a pinch of cinnamon to the dough, and it gave the cookies a lovely warmth.