Almond Cookies
Almond Cookies
Enjoy these tasty cookies along with our homemade almond frosting. Or try the vegan version of these cookies.
  • CourseCookies, Desserts
  • CuisineAmerican
  • DietVegetarian
# of Servings 12
Serving Size 2 cookies
Prep Time Cook Time
1hour 45minutes
Almond Cookies
Almond Cookies
Enjoy these tasty cookies along with our homemade almond frosting. Or try the vegan version of these cookies.
  • CourseCookies, Desserts
  • CuisineAmerican
  • DietVegetarian
# of Servings 12
Serving Size 2 cookies
Prep Time Cook Time
1hour 45minutes
Ingredients
For the crust and filling:
  • 1/2cup butter (dairy)
  • 1/4cup powdered sugar
  • 1cup flour (unbleached all purpose)
  • 4oz cream cheese (dairy plain)(softened)
  • 1/4cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 eggs
  • 1/2tsp almond extract
For the frosting and topping:
  • 3/4cup powdered sugar
  • 2Tbsp butter (dairy)(softened)
  • 3/4Tbsp milk (dairy)
  • 1/2tsp almond extract
  • 1/4cup almonds(toasted and sliced)
Instructions
  1. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients (powdered sugar and flour); press into an 8 x 8-inch baking pan (ungreased), and bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese and sugar, and mix together until smooth; add the egg and almond extract until fluffy.
  3. Pour the filling mixture over the crust while still hot; bake at 350 degrees for another 15 to 20 minutes; cool completely.
  4. In a medium bowl, blend the sugar and butter; add the milk and almond extract until well blended.
  5. Once completely cooled, spread the almond cookie frosting evenly onto the baked and cooled filling; sprinkle the toasted almonds on top.
Recipe Notes

Cover and store for up to two weeks in the refrigerator or in a cool location.

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Nutrition Facts
Almond Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 114mg 5%
Potassium 31mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 15g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin A 9%
Vitamin C 0.02%
Calcium 2%
Iron 4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.