almond cookies iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and almond extract until smooth. combine the flour and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
• preheat the oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c). drop cookies by teaspoonfuls cookie sheets, and press down slightly with the bottom of a glass. place a whole almond on top of each cookie.
• bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. remove cookies from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.