These Iced Almond Butter Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. With a rich almond flavor and a sweet icing, they make an excellent addition to your Christmas cookies collection.
This recipe is simple to follow and results in soft, chewy cookies that are sure to impress your family and friends during festive gatherings.
Delicious Iced Almond Butter Cookies for Christmas
This Iced Almond Butter Cookies Recipe yields cookies that are soft and flavorful, topped with a sweet icing that adds a festive touch. The preparation time is about 20 minutes, and the total time, including baking, is around 1 hour. This recipe makes approximately 24 cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine almond butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare Icing: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
- Ice the Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the icing over the tops. Allow the icing to set before serving.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
