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Loading...| 1 stick butter | |
| 3/4 cup confectioners ' sugar | |
| 1 egg | |
| 1 teaspoon vanilla extract | |
| 1 teaspoon almond extract | |
| 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour | |
| 2 teaspoons baking powder | |
| 1 pinch salt | |
| 1/4 cup confectioners ' sugar |
| 1. | Prepare the baking sheet by greasing it with butter and preheat the oven to 350 F/ 180 C. |
| 2. | In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup of confectioners' sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. |
| 3. | Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the bowl, and beat the mixture until light. |
| 4. | In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. |
| 5. | Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix them until well combined. |
| 6. | Form small balls from the dough, about 1 inch in diameter. |
| 7. | Roll the balls in the remaining confectioners' sugar until they are coated completely. |
| 8. | Place the balls on the baking sheet, leaving some space between each. |
| 9. | Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. |
| 10. | Let them cool for a few minutes in the baking sheet and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. |
These cookies are easy and quick to make, with a few simple ingredients.
The cookies are high in caloric value due to the amount of butter and sugar used.
They should be consumed in moderation.
These cookies are not particularly healthy, but almonds are known to be a good source of protein and healthy fats. The confectioners’ sugar used is also known to provide an instant boost of energy. However, it should not be consumed excessively.
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