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Almond Meltaway Cookies

These light and buttery cookies melt in your mouth with a delightful aroma of almond extract, making them perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour The foundation of your cookies, providing that soft and tender texture.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder This will help the cookies rise just a bit, ensuring they are light and fluffy.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt A pinch will enhance the overall sweetness of the cookies.
  • 1 cup butter At room temperature for a soft, melt-in-your-mouth quality.
  • 3/4 cup sugar Adds sweetness and contributes to the cookies' delicate structure.
  • 1 large egg Binds the ingredients together, giving the cookies perfect consistency.
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract The hero of the flavor profile.
For the frosting
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar Essential for the frosting.
  • 2 tablespoons milk Helps achieve the right consistency for the frosting.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract Elevates the flavor of the frosting.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Mix together the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the egg and the first measure of almond extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. Incorporate the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined.
  5. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
Baking
  1. Bake for 8 minutes until lightly golden at the edges.
  2. Remove from the oven and transfer the cookies to a cooling rack.
Frosting
  1. Prepare the frosting by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and the second measure of almond extract until smooth.
  2. Frost the cooled cookies generously and let them sit until the frosting sets.
  3. Refrigerate if needed to help the frosting set faster.

Notes

Ensure your butter is at room temperature and mix until just combined to keep cookies tender. Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking for even results.