Best 6 Frosted Almond Sugar Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our Frosted Almond Sugar Cookies, a delectable treat that will tantalize your taste buds. These cookies are a perfect blend of sweet and nutty, with a tender, crumbly texture that melts in your mouth. Each bite is a burst of almondy goodness, enhanced by a luscious, creamy frosting that adds an extra layer of irresistible sweetness. Our article features three tempting variations of this classic cookie: the timeless Original Frosted Almond Sugar Cookies, the festive Christmas Tree Frosted Almond Sugar Cookies, and the elegant Chocolate Dipped Frosted Almond Sugar Cookies. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes offer a range of difficulty levels to suit your expertise. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking adventure with us.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SOFT-BAKED FROSTED ALMOND SUGAR COOKIES



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These soft and tender cookies will soon become a new favorite!

Provided by Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel

Categories     Cookies     Dessert

Time 1h26m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup (2 sticks) butter (softened)
1 cup oil
1 cup white sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp almond extract
2 eggs
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cream of tarter
1 tsp salt
4 cups plus 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
2 cans vanilla frosting (or use your favorite vanilla buttercream recipe)
Pink food coloring
Assorted sprinkles

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, oil, white sugar and powdered sugar until creamy and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add in the vanilla and almond extracts and the eggs until combined. Lastly, add in the baking soda, cream of tarter, salt and flour and beat slowly until combined. Refrigerate the dough for at LEAST one hour, up to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or silicone liners. Drop rounded Tablespoonfuls of dough 1-2" apart from one another on the baking sheets and bake for approx. 9-11 minutes, rotating pans halfway through baking time, until golden and set. Cool on the baking sheets for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting them. To make the frosting, stir the desired amount of pink food coloring into the vanilla frosting. Fill a piping bag with a closed star tip and pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cookies; top with assorted sprinkles. Allow frosting to set for about 15 minutes before serving.

ALMOND EXTRACT COOKIES



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Simple buttery sugar cookies flavored with almond extract. They require no cookie cutters, so they are extra easy! You'll love the creamy almond sugar cookie frosting!

Provided by Kara

Categories     Dessert: Cookies

Time 29m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened to room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp almond extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 cup butter, very soft
2 cups powdered sugar (confectioners sugar)
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
dash salt
3 Tbsp cream, more or less (You can substitute milk.)

Steps:

  • Mix butter, sugar and extract in a large bowl. Beat until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir till mixed well.
  • Roll dough into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet and flatten balls to 1/4 inch thickness with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
  • Bake at 375 for 7-9 minutes or until edges are barely lightly browned. Cool for a couple of minutes on the baking sheet before moving to cooling racks.
  • Cool completely. Frost cookies and decorate with sprinkles if desired.
  • Frosting: Beat together all ingredients till smooth and creamy, adding as much cream or milk as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 19 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 7 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 82 milligrams sodium, Sugar 10 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

ALMOND SUGAR COOKIES



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It's a tradition in our house to start baking Christmas cookies early in the season and try some new recipes every year. These nutty, glazed, melt-in-your-mouth almond sugar cookies are one of my favorites. -Lisa Hummell, Phillipsburg, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
2 to 3 teaspoons water
Green food coloring, optional
Sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in almond extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Roll into 1-in. balls. , Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Coat bottom of a glass with cooking spray; dip in sugar. Flatten cookies with prepared glass, dipping glass in sugar again as needed. , Bake until edges are lightly browned, 7-9 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks., In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, almond extract and enough water to achieve glaze consistency. Tint with food coloring if desired; drizzle over cookies. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GLAZED ALMOND SUGAR COOKIES



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Need a new holiday cookie? Whip up this tasty sugar cookie with loads of almond flavoring.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 10

Reynolds™ Parchment Paper
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup chopped slivered almonds
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 to 7 teaspoons half and half or milk
1/3 cup almond slices, toasted if desired

Steps:

  • Make cookie dough by blending cookie mix, butter, almonds, extract and egg until soft dough forms.
  • Roll dough into about 40 (1-inch) balls. Place about 2 inches apart on Reynolds Parchment Paper lined cookie sheets. Bake at 375°F 7 to 9 minutes or until set. Cool; place cookies on cooling racks. Cool completely.
  • In small bowl, stir powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon extract and just enough milk until glaze is spreadable but thick. Spread glaze onto each cookie; top with 3 almond slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1/2 g

FROSTED ALMOND SUGAR COOKIES



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I used to call this recipe "White Christmas Cookies" but changed the name because I was making them for all the holidays and for special occasions. Everyone in my family loves these cookies and they're always fighting over how many each other eats. The yield on these cookies depend upon the size cookie cutter used.

Provided by andylynn

Categories     Dessert

Time 12m

Yield 24-36 cookies, 24-36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup margarine, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
3 cups all-purpose white flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 lb confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup margarine
1 teaspoon almond extract
4 -6 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • For the cookies: In a large bowl, cream together with an electric mixer the margarine and the granulated sugar until smooth.
  • Add the eggs and the extract and beat until creamy.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix just until smooth. Divide the dough in half onto plastic wrap and wrap to cover.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight until firm.
  • Roll out dough to a 1/4inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
  • Cut out with your favorite cookie cutter.
  • Place on ungreased baking sheets 2 inches apart.
  • Bake at 350 degrees 10-12 minutes. Cookies should be firm to the touch, but not brown. Cool and frost.
  • For the frosting: Mix together the confectioners sugar and the margarine.
  • Add the extract and then the milk until desired consistency. (Use less milk, if you plan to add food coloring for colored frosting) Beat until fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.1, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 18, Sodium 172.4, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 27, Protein 2.4

SUGAR COOKIES WITH ALMOND FROSTING



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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield about 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
Silver nonpareils or Jordan almonds, for topping

Steps:

  • Make the cookies: Whisk the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in the egg, then beat in the vanilla and almond extracts. Reduce the mixer speed to low; add the flour mixture and beat until combined. Cover and chill 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop 1-inch mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 1/2 inches apart; flatten the mounds with your fingers. Bake until the cookies are golden around the edges, about 10 minutes. Let the cookies cool 10 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
  • Make the frosting: Beat the butter, almond and vanilla extracts, and salt in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a small star tip. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cookies and top with nonpareils or Jordan almonds.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the cookies spread evenly and bake more consistently.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.
  • Use a piping bag or ziplock bag to frost the cookies: This will help you create a smooth, even layer of frosting.
  • Decorate the cookies with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or other desired toppings: This will add a festive touch and make your cookies even more delicious.

Conclusion:

Frosted almond sugar cookies are a classic holiday treat that are easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. With their soft, chewy texture, almond flavor, and sweet frosting, these cookies are sure to be a favorite. So next time you're looking for a delicious and festive cookie recipe, give these frosted almond sugar cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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