Almond Doughnut Cookies Recipe

Almond “Doughnut” Cookies Recipe

These are fun, easy to make cookies that are just different enough to be interesting, without being odd. They are great for little hands that may have trouble grasping a larger cookie or dessert. They pack well in lunchboxes and are great for an after meal sweet, or with coffee for breakfast or a late night snack.

Almond “Doughnut” Cookies Ingredients:

● 1½ cups Sugar
● 1½ cups Butter, softened
● 2 large Eggs
● 1 TBSP Almond Extract
● 2 tsp Baking Powder
● 1 tsp Salt
● 3½ cups All-purpose Flour
● 1 cup Almonds, slivered

Almond “Doughnut” Cookies Mise en Place:

● Baking Sheet(s)
● Measuring Cup
● Measuring Spoons
● Bowl
● Stand Mixer
● Spatula
● Spoon

Almond “Doughnut” Cookies Directions:

● Preheat oven to 350º.
● Using a stand (or hand held) mixer, in a medium sized bowl, cream together sugar and butter (mix for approximately 5 minutes).

● Add eggs, almond extract, baking powder, and salt. Use the mixer on low for about 2 minutes and ingredients are mixed thoroughly.

● Add in flour gradually until mixed together well.

● Roll dough into approximately 1″ balls.
● With your thumb and forefinger, press until they touch in the center of the ball and spread slightly to create doughnut shape.

● Dip top portion of cookie dough into almonds and place on cookie sheet approximately 1″ apart from each other.
● Bake for 11-12 minutes, or until lightly golden in color. Transfer to wire rack to cool.

Makes approximately 3 1/2 dozen cookies.

Almond “Doughnut” Cookies Recipe
By Ann
Fun, easy to make cookies in the shape of a doughnut! These cookies are wonderful for packing in the old lunchbox, dessert or a cookie exchange!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 35 Minutes

Ingredients:

● 1½ cups Sugar
● 1½ cups Butter, softened
● 2 large Eggs
● 1 TBSP Almond Extract
● 2 tsp Baking Powder
● 1 tsp Salt
● 3½ cups All-purpose Flour
● 1 cup Almonds, slivered

Directions:

● Preheat oven to 350º.
● Using a stand (or hand held) mixer, in a medium sized bowl, cream together sugar and butter (mix for approximately 5 minutes).
● Add eggs, almond extract, baking powder, and salt. Use the mixer on low for about 2 minutes and ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
● Add in flour gradually until mixed together well.
● Roll dough into approximately 1″ balls.
● With your thumb and forefinger, press until they touch in the center of the ball and spread slightly to create doughnut shape.
● Dip top portion of cookie dough into almonds and place on cookie sheet approximately 1″ apart from each other.
● Bake for 11-12 minutes, or until lightly golden in color. Transfer to wire rack to cool.

Makes 42 Almond “Doughnut” Cookies

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