Almond Cookies
By Maria Lichty
Published on March 22, 2024
Quick Summary
Almond Cookies- soft, buttery almond cookies with a sweet almond glaze and sliced almonds. These elegant and delicious cookies are the perfect dessert for any occasion.
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I love making all kinds of cookies ; peanut butter , sugar cookies , oatmea l, chocolate , chocolate chip , etc. I also love making these Almond Cookies . They are easy to make, but impressive to serve.
These lovely little cookies are DELICIOUS! If you like almonds and almond extract, you will LOVE these cookies! The cookies are soft, buttery, and have almond extract in the dough and are finished with a sweet almond glaze that really brings out the almond flavor. Top with sliced almonds to make the cookies extra pretty! The almonds also add a slight crunch that is delightful.
These cookies are perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day, Christmas, bridal showers, baby showers, or any celebration. I also make them just because they are SO good. The almond flavor is perfection!
- Cookie Ingredients
- Almond Glaze
- How to Make Almond Cookies
- Recipe Tips
- How to Store & Freeze
- More Cookie Recipes
- Almond Cookies Recipe
Cookie Ingredients
This cookie recipe is easy and made with basic ingredients!
- Flour – spooned and leveled! Never pack flour when measuring.
- Baking powder – check the date and make sure it is fresh.
- Salt – use kosher salt.
- Granulated sugar – to sweeten the cookies!
- Butter – unsalted butter that is at cool room temperature.
- Egg – use one large egg.
- Almond extract – look for almond extract by the vanilla extract at the grocery store.
- Vanilla extract – always use pure vanilla extract.
Almond Glaze
Don’t skip the glaze! It really intensifies the almond flavor!
- Confectioner’s sugar – also called powdered sugar.
- Almond extract – to enhance the almond flavor!
- Milk – I recommend using whole milk. Heavy cream will also work.
- Sliced almonds – for decorating the cookies!
How to Make Almond Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix on low until combined.
- Use a cookie scoop (1 tablespoon size) to drop the dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 2-inches apart. Gently flatten dough with the palm of your hand.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are just set and slightly golden brown. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 2 minutes and transfer to cooking racks. Cool completely.
- While the cookies are cooling, make the almond glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together confectioner’s sugar, milk, and almond extract. Dip each cookie top into the almond glaze and sprinkle with sliced almonds. Let cookies sit until icing has set.
Recipe Tips
- Whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Use unsalted butter that is at cool room temperature. If the butter is too warm the cookies will spread too much when baking.
- Cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy.
- Gently press the cookies down with the palm of your hand before baking so they aren’t too puffy.
- Don’t add the glaze until the cookies are completely cool.
- Dunk the tops of the cookies in the glaze so the almonds will stick to the cookies. You can gently press the almonds onto the cookies to make sure they stick.
How to Store & Freeze
- Storing : Once the glaze is set, you can store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days on the counter. If you are going to stack the cookies, make sure you put a piece of parchment paper or wax paper in between the layers so the cookies don’t stick together.
- Freezing : Place the cooled cookies in a freezer-safe container or bag. If you are stacking the cookies, make sure you put a piece of parchment paper or wax paper between the layers. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature and enjoy.
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- Easy Sugar Cookies
- Glazed Lemon Cookies
- White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies
- Spritz Cookies
- Thumbprint Cookies
- Mexican Wedding Cookies
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For the cookies:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the almond glaze:
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix on low until combined.
- Use a cookie scoop (1 tablespoon size) to drop the dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 2-inches apart. Gently flatten dough with the palm of your hand.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are just set and slightly golden brown. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 2 minutes and transfer to cooking racks. Cool completely.
- While the cookies are cooling, make the almond glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together confectioner’s sugar, milk, and almond extract. Dip each cookie top into the almond glaze and sprinkle with sliced almonds. Let cookies sit until icing has set.
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Thumbprint Cookies
By Maria Lichty
Published on December 06, 2022
Quick Summary
Thumbprint Cookies-buttery shortbread cookies rolled in sugar and filled with sweet raspberry jam! These beautiful little cookies are a classic Christmas cookie, but can be enjoyed anytime of the year.
I love creating new cookie recipes , but I also love the classics. One of our favorite cookies to make at Christmas time are Thumbprint Cookies . They are a holiday favorite and a great addition to any cookie platter.
So what are Thumbprint Cookies? If you haven’t had a jam thumbprint, you are in for a real treat! They are buttery, tender shortbread cookies with a sweet jam center. I like to use raspberry jam because it is sweet, tart, and I love the deep red color. But you can fill the thumbprints with your favorite jam!
They cookies are simple, but elegant and super delicious. You can’t go wrong with a classic!
- Cookie Ingredients
- How to Make Thumbprint Cookies
- How to Store Thumbprint Cookies
- How to Freeze Thumbprint Cookies
- Thumbprint Cookie FAQ
- More Christmas Cookie Recipes
- Jam Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
Cookie Ingredients
Simple ingredients come together to make the most amazing cookies!
- Flour – use all-purpose flour!
- Salt – to bring flavor to the cookies.
- Butter – Use unsalted butter and make sure it isn’t too soft or melted. You want the butter at cool room temperature.
- Sugar – you will need granulated sugar for the cookie dough and for rolling the cookies before baking.
- Brown sugar – I like to use a little brown sugar for flavor and to keep the cookies tender and not dry.
- Egg yolk – an egg yolk creates a rich cookie and holds everything together.
- Vanilla extract – a must! If you like almond extract, you can add ¼ teaspoon to the dough.
- Jam – I prefer raspberry jam, but any flavor will do! Make sure you use a nice, thick jam! Splurge to get a good quality jam since it’s a big part of the cookie! If your jam is SUPER thick, you can put it in a bowl and give it a good stir. If it is still too thick, heat it in the microwave for just a few seconds to loosen it up.
How to Make Thumbprint Cookies
These little gems are easy to make and SO pretty!
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Set aside.
- Use a stand mixer or hand mixer to beat the butter and sugars together. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula, as necessary. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix on low until just combined. Don’t over mix the dough!
- Roll the dough into balls, about 1 ½ teaspoons per cookie. Place the remaining ½ cup sugar in a small bowl. Roll the balls in the sugar until well coated.
- Place on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper or a Silpat baking mat, you may need 2 sheets.
- Use the rounded back of a teaspoon or your thumb to gently press an indentation in the center each cookie dough ball. Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven so it is hot and ready to go!
- Fill a small zipper-lock bag with the jam. Use scissors to snip a small corner off the bag. Carefully fill each indentation with about a ½ teaspoon of jam. Alternatively, you can use a small spoon or teaspoon to fill the centers with jam. Don’t over fill or the jam will ooze out in the oven. Less is best!
- Make sure the cookies are 2-inches apart on the baking sheets. Bake one pan at a time, for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are light golden brown.
How to Store Thumbprint Cookies
Store the cooled thumbprint cookies in an airtight container at room temperature on the counter. You don’t have to refrigerate the cookies. I don’t recommend stacking the cookies because of the jam.
These cookies will stay fresh for up to 5 days.
How to Freeze Thumbprint Cookies
If you want to freeze cookies, I recommend freezing the unbaked cookies before adding jam.
Make the cookie dough and form them into thumbprints. Place the cookies on a tray and freeze until firm, about 30 minutes to an hour. Once frozen, transfer the the unbaked cookies to a freezer container or freezer bag and freeze for up to one month.
When ready to bake, preheat the oven and arrange the cookies on the baking sheets. Fill with jam and bake. It’s ok if the cookies are still a little frozen when going into the oven, you might have to add an additional minute to the baking time.
Make sure you use a thick jam and not a runny jam. I prefer raspberry jam, but strawberry, blackberry, apricot, or mixed berry are all good options. Use your favorite flavor.
Yes! If you don’t care for jam, fill the cookies with melted chocolate, lemon curd, salted caramel sauce, marmalade, or Nutella.
Fill the cookies with jam before baking so it can set up in the oven.
Make sure when you are pressing the back of the teaspoon or your thumb into the center of the cookie dough you don’t press too hard. Gently press! If the edges of the cookie start to crack a little, you can gently press it back together.
Make sure your butter isn’t too soft when making the dough. It should be at cool room temperature and not super soft or greasy. Also, don’t make your cookies too big, thumbprints are smaller cookies. And most importantly, make sure you you chill the dough! After you form the cookies, place the unbaked cookies in the freezer for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will prevent them from spreading.
Yes! I recommend freezing the unbaked cookies before you fill them with jam. See above for my tips!
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- Easy Sugar Cookies
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Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Equipment
- Baking Sheets (I love these cookie sheets !)
- Stand Mixer (I’m obsessed with my KitchenAid)
- Silpat Baking Mat (these prevent cookies from sticking)
Ingredients1x2x3x
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup thick raspberry jam, or jam of your choice
Instructions
- In a medium bowl , whisk together the flour and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter for 1 minute on medium speed. Add ½ cup of the granulated sugar and brown sugar and mix until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula, as necessary. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix on low until just combined.
- Roll the dough into balls, about 1 ½ teaspoons per cookie. Place the remaining ½ cup sugar in a small bowl. Roll the balls in the sugar until well coated.
- Place on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper or a Silpat baking mat , you may need 2 sheets.
- Use the rounded back of a teaspoon or your thumb to gently press an indentation in the center each cookie dough ball. Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Fill a small zipper-lock bag with the jam. Use scissors to snip a small corner off the bag. Carefully fill each indentation with about a ½ teaspoon of jam. Don’t over fill or the jam will ooze out in the oven. Less is best!
- Make sure the cookies are 2-inches apart on the baking sheets. Bake one pan at a time, for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are light golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet. Enjoy!
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Almond Cookies
Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod
Ingredients
For the cookies:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the almond glaze:
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix on low until combined.
- Use a cookie scoop (1 tablespoon size) to drop the dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 2-inches apart. Gently flatten dough with the palm of your hand.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are just set and slightly golden brown. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 2 minutes and transfer to cooking racks. Cool completely.
- While the cookies are cooling, make the almond glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together confectioner’s sugar, milk, and almond extract. Dip each cookie top into the almond glaze and sprinkle with sliced almonds. Let cookies sit until icing has set.
