Description
Crisp-edged, tender-centered cookies topped with a glossy almond-scented glaze, perfect for coffee or tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 3/4 cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup (75 g) toasted sliced almonds
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar for glaze
- 1–2 tbsp milk for glaze
- 1/4 tsp almond extract for glaze
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and almond extract.
- Fold in the flour, baking powder, salt, and toasted almonds.
- Chill scoops of dough for 30 minutes.
- Bake dough balls at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack.
- Brush with a glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract.
Notes
Letting the glaze set overnight improves flavor. Toast almonds for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg