Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Almond Meltaway Cookies, where the classic richness of shortbread meets a sweet almond glaze. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to cozy evenings at home. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and simple ingredients, they are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk (or water, for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and almond extract, then mix in dry ingredients gradually.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls, flatten slightly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 8 minutes until firm but not browned; cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare icing by whisking powdered sugar, milk (or water), and almond extract until smooth.
- Ice cooled cookies and allow icing to set before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 103
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 16mg