Cinnamon-Almond Butter Cookies
Description
These Cinnamon-Almond Butter Cookies are a delightful twist on classic shortbread, offering a crisp, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a subtle nutty aroma. The dough is simple to prepare, requiring just a few pantry staples like flour, butter, and almond extract. Once baked, the cookies are brushed with egg white and coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar-almond mixture that adds a beautiful crunch and visual appeal. They are perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or as a thoughtful homemade gift. Their elegant yet rustic look makes them a standout treat that pairs wonderfully with coffee or hot chocolate.Ingredients
Directions
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Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, then let cool and dice finely.
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Preheat oven to 325&# 194;°F (165ðC).
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In a large bowl, combine the flour, softened butter, almond extract, salt, and 1/4 cup of the sugar.
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Beat the mixture with an electric mixer on medium speed until well blended and crumbly, occasionally scraping down the sides of the bowl.
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Using your hands, press the crumbly dough together into a solid ball.
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If the dough feels too soft to handle, wrap it in plastic and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes until firm enough to roll.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a 12-inch by 8-inch rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick.
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Use a pastry wheel or sharp knife to cut the dough into strips measuring 3 inches by 1 inch.
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Transfer the strips to greased cookie sheets, spacing them slightly apart.
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Lightly brush the top of each cookie strip with the slightly beaten egg white.
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In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup sugar with the ground cinnamon and diced toasted almonds.
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Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar-almond mixture evenly over the egg-washed cookies.
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Bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 913.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 42.1g65%
- Saturated Fat 10.9g55%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1073.5mg45%
- Total Carbohydrate 118.3g40%
- Dietary Fiber 5.5g22%
- Sugars 31.3g
- Protein 15.3g31%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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