"We made these crisp cookies often when I worked in the lunchroom at our daughters' grade school," recalls Linda Holt from Wichita Falls, Texas. "The almond flavor makes them unique."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Amiyah Perez
perez@yahoo.comThese cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also a great make-ahead cookie. You can make the dough ahead of time and then bake them when you're ready to serve.
Arsalan Noor
n.a@yahoo.comI love the simplicity of these cookies. They're made with just a few ingredients and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Sohag Boas
b41@yahoo.comThese cookies are the perfect holiday cookie. They're festive and delicious.
Honic Luda
honic40@hotmail.comI've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're a family favorite.
Victoria Chidinma
victoria-chidinma57@hotmail.co.ukThese cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Aiden Smart
s_a@gmail.comI made these cookies for my kids and they loved them. They're a great after-school snack.
Raheel. Muneer k
k_r61@yahoo.comThese cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I love the crunch of the almonds.
Apex Catfish
apexcatfish@gmail.comI've never made almond sugar cookies before, but these were so easy to make and turned out so well. I'll definitely be making them again.
Blue Sky
blues@yahoo.comThese cookies are easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
intoxicated eyes
eyes_intoxicated@gmail.comI made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Lilann Downs
downs-l@hotmail.comThese cookies are so good! I love the combination of almonds and sugar. They're the perfect cookie for a sweet treat.
Liridona Syla
liridona-s70@hotmail.comI've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They're a little crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, just the way I like them.
Mary Ross
mary_r64@hotmail.co.ukThese cookies were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I used sliced almonds instead of chopped almonds and they were still delicious.