These are not your garden-variety cookies, folks, these are Almond Sugar Cookies festooned with The Ultimate Frosting! Perfect for a myriad of occasions, be it Sunday brunch at home, a birthday bash or festive celebration, these little treats are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Their perfect blend of sweet and nutty flavors is complemented by the smooth richness of the ultimate frosting, making them as sensually satisfying as they are beautiful to look at.
I’ve crafted this recipe with care, testing and tweaking it to reach the zenith of flavor. With each bute while writing the frosty goodness, you’ll be taken on a journey of taste that you can’t resist. If you have a hankering for something sweet, or wish to impress with a homemade goody, I can’t recommend these beauties enough.
Before we delve into creating these sweet tidbits, let’s look at the logistics:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Yield: 2 dozen
Now, without further ado, let’s jump in the to the joy ride of these delightful cookies!
Ingredients & Equipment You’ll Need
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- The Ultimate Frosting
Equipment needed are Mixing Bowl, Baking Sheet, and a Cookie Cutter
While all the ingredients are important, almond flour is the real star of the show. It gives the cookies their unique nutty flavor. If you can’t find almond flour, finely ground almonds work just as well.
How To Make Almond Sugar Cookies (With The Ultimate Frosting)
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder together in a mixing bowl.
- Beat sugar, butter, egg, and almond flour together in a second bowl until creamy.
- Slowly add flour mixture into butter mixture, stirring until dough is just combined.
- Use your cookie cutter to shape cookies and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are lightly browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool and frost them with The Ultimate Frosting.
Tips For The Best Results
- Let butter soften naturally at room temperature.
- Don’t over-bake the cookies; they should be light in color, not brown.
Storage Tips
- Keep in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- They can be frozen for up to three months if stored properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I substitute almond flour with regular flour?
A: You can, but it will not have the nutty flavor that almond flour provides.
Q: Can I color the frosting?
A: Absolutely! Feel free to use food coloring to match any theme or preference.
Nutritional Facts of Almond Sugar Cookies (With The Ultimate Frosting)
Each cookie contains approximately 150 calories, 4 grams of protein, 20 grams of carbohydrates, and 8 grams of fat.
In conclusion, these Almond Sugar Cookies are the cherry on top for any party, gathering, or even just for a bit of self-indulgence. I can’t stress enough their incredible flavor and texture brought by the almond flour and crowned by the Ultimate Frosting. Serve them alongside a glass of cold milk, and experience satisfaction like you never have before!
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