Best 5 Almondettes Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable world of Almondettes, where almonds take center stage in a symphony of flavors. These delightful cookies have captivated taste buds for centuries, originating from the vibrant streets of Spain and Portugal. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind these almond gems. From the classic Almendras Garrapiñadas, a tantalizing combination of roasted almonds coated in caramelized sugar, to the irresistible Almendrados, soft almond macaroons that melt in your mouth. Discover the art of crafting these confections with our carefully curated collection of recipes. Each recipe is meticulously explained, ensuring that even novice bakers can achieve almond cookie perfection. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on an almond-scented adventure.

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EASY ALMOND BUTTER COOKIES



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Melt-in-your-mouth recipe from Switzerland.

Provided by NESSITA

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup crushed almonds
1 cup butter, softened
7 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix all-purpose flour, almonds, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a large bowl until well blended.
  • Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 54.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

ALMOND COOKIES



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Beverly Preston of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin started making Almond Cookies after enjoying similar ones at her favorite Chinese restaurant. "These crisp cookies have a wonderful almond flavor," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup shortening
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream the shortening, 1/2 cup sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with the bottom of a glass. Press three almond slices into the center of each. , Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

RASPBERRY ALMONETTES



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Sometimes that "missing ingredient" idea comes to me in my sleep, and I have to jot it down. The surprising filling in these cookies makes them fun to bake and even more fun to eat! -Angela Sheridan, Opdyke, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons almond extract
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup sliced almonds, finely chopped
FILLING :
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon almond extract
1/4 cup red raspberry preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in oil and extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Shape dough into 1-in. balls; press one side into chopped almonds. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets, almond side up. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness with bottom of a glass., Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool on pans 5 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and extract until smooth. Place rounded teaspoonfuls of filling on bottoms of half of the cookies. Make an indentation in center of each; fill with 1/4 teaspoon preserves. Cover with remaining cookies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ITALIAN ALMOND-ICED COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
Icing, recipe follows
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon egg white
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
2 colors food coloring, of your choice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter 2 baking pans. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt together. In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or using a hand mixer), mix the eggs and sugar until pale yellow and fluffy. With the mixer running, drizzle in the oil, vanilla, almond extract and mix. Add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Using your hands, form into logs 1-inch in diameter. Working in batches if necessary, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices and arrange the cookies on the sheet pans. Bake until light golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on wire racks.
  • Icing: In a medium bowl, whisk the milk, egg white, confectioners' sugar and almond extract until smooth. Divide the icing into one large and two smaller batches. Leave the large batch of icing white; color the other 2 to your liking.
  • When the cookies are cool, dip the tops into the white icing. Use a fork or a squeeze bottle to drizzle the cookies with the other colors. Let set in a cool place 1 hour.

BUTTERY ALMOND COOKIES



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Made with high-fat, cultured butter, these melt-in-your-mouth almond cookies are like the most tender shortbread you've ever eaten. A simple confectioners' sugar icing and a sliced almond topping make them especially pretty, but you can skip the garnish for something sleeker and simpler. Or use them to make sandwich cookies, filling them with the likes of lemon curd, raspberry jam or melted chocolate.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 1h

Yield About 4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups/190 grams all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling the dough
1/3 cup/38 grams almond flour
1/4 cup/30 grams cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup/227 grams salted cultured butter, at room temperature (see Tip)
2/3 cup/130 grams granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup/56 grams salted cultured butter, melted
1 to 2 tablespoons buttermilk or whole milk, plus more as needed
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
Toasted sliced almonds, for topping

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together flours, cornstarch, baking powder and salt.
  • In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter and granulated sugar until lightened in color and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in egg yolk and almond extract until combined, about 20 seconds. With the mixer running on low, add flour mixture, beating until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  • Divide dough into two balls. On a floured surface, roll each ball into a 1 1/2-inch-thick log. (If the dough is too soft to work with, chill it for 20 to 30 minutes before forming it into logs.) Wrap logs tightly in parchment paper or plastic wrap, and refrigerate until very firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • When you are ready to bake the cookies, heat oven to 325 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
  • Use large, sharp knife to cut each log into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Place cookies 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake until cookie edges and bottoms are golden brown, about 15 to 22 minutes. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheets, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Make the icing: In a large bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar, melted butter, 1 tablespoon buttermilk, vanilla and almond extracts. If the icing isn't thin enough to drizzle, add more buttermilk. It should be a little thicker than heavy cream.
  • Using a fork, drizzle icing all over the cooled cookies, then top with almond slices if you like. Let the icing set for at least 1 hour, then store at room temperature in an airtight container. The cookies will keep for at least 3 days.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This means using real butter, pure vanilla extract, and fresh eggs. The better the ingredients, the better the cookies will taste.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the dough, which will make the cookies light and airy.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature. The cookies should be baked at a moderate temperature (350 degrees Fahrenheit) so that they have time to cook through without burning.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help to prevent them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

Almondettes cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these classic cookies that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give Almondettes cookies a try!

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