Almond Cookie Cutouts

Name: Almond Cookie Cutouts
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 28 cookies.
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 3/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 3 tablespoons ground almonds; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Red and green colored sugar and/or sprinkles, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch

Makes

28 cookies

Updated: Oct. 16, 2022

Colored sugar and sprinkles create a festive look for these easy-to-decorate cookies. A little almond extract gives them pleasant flavor. They're a nice lighter addition to a Christmas cookie tray. —Test Kitchen

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Red and green colored sugar and/or sprinkles, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add egg and extracts; mix well. Combine the flour, cornstarch, almonds, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture just until blended. Shape into two balls. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut out with lightly floured 2-1/2-in. cutters. Place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with colored sugar and/or sprinkles if desired.
Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes or until set and bottoms are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 163 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Almond Cookie Cutouts

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