Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, almond extract, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Top with sliced almonds.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Chill dough if it becomes too soft to handle.
- Toast almonds for enhanced flavor.
- Store in airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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