Ingredients
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- 1 cup softened butter (dairy-free or regular)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup softened butter (for frosting)
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (for frosting)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt (for frosting)
- 1½ cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and almond extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 4-5 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-11 minutes until edges are set but centers appear soft; cool on wire rack.
- Prepare frosting by beating together softened butter, almond extract, salt, and powdered sugar. Add more sugar as needed for consistency.
- Frost cooled cookies and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg