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Pressed Almond Sugar Cookies

February 9, 2020 by In Fine Taste Leave a Comment

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single almond sugar cookie on server

These easy pressed almond sugar cookies will be your new best friend! Need something fast, but pretty? Here’s your answer! Pressed almond sugar cookies melt in your mouth, but require little effort. You don’t need to refrigerate the dough, and you don’t have to roll it out. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, baby showers, and everything else, just color your frosting and these cookies will fit any occasion! 

scoop of cookie dough with pan of cookie balls

Sizing the cookies

We like to make almond sugar cookies small (20 on a half sheet pan), because they’re so cute. But you can make them any size you’d like! They’re just the right size for a tea party, or any event where you’re serving a variety of treats.

Pressed Almond Sugar Cookie collage process

No rolling required!

Instead of rolling out the dough, we just scoop it (you can also roll walnut-sized balls of dough) onto a cookie sheet. Next, lightly butter the bottom of a glass, dip it in sugar and smash dough balls to about 1/4-inch. That’s it! Bake at 400 degrees for 7-8 minutes, then let them cool. The grand finale is a swirl of buttercream frosting. 

tiered platters of pressed almond sugar cookies

Swirls of buttercream frosting

Vanilla and almond extracts are featured in the buttercream frosting recipe. We put both flavors in the dough and in the buttercream. It’s delicious! If you aren’t up for almond, you can always substitute additional vanilla extract for the almond. They are great either way. But, we think the almond makes them extra special! You can frost with a table knife or pipe a little frosting flourish with a pastry bag and tip. 

 Enjoy!

Dianna

Try out these other yummy desserts:

Better-Than-Swig Sugar Cookie Bars

Easy Classic Vanilla Layer Cake

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Fresh Key Lime Pie

Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake

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Yield: 3 dozen

Pressed Almond Sugar Cookies

single almond sugar cookie on server

Easy almond sugar cookies you press with the sugared bottom of a glass. Finish with a swirl of buttercream.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes

Ingredients

For cookies

  • 1 cup butter (2 cubes)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

For buttercream frosting

  • 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 cup (1 cube) butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 4-cups sifted confectioner’s (powdered) sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

For Cookies

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. In a large mixing bowl combine all cookie ingredients.
  3. Beat at medium speed until cream. Scrape bowl as you go.
  4. Form small dough balls (about the size of a walnut) or use a cookie scoop to drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls two-inches apart on ungreated cookie sheet.
  5. Flatten balls to 1/4-inch thickness ith bottom of a buttered glass dipped in sugar.
  6. Bake 7-8 minutes or until edges of cookies are barely golden.
  7. Cool cookies then frost with a swirl of almond buttercream frosting.

For Buttercream Frosting


1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and butter with electric mixer.
Add vanilla & almond.
2. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.
3. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry.
4. Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Keep bowl covered with a damp cloth until ready to use.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

42

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 75Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 41mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 0gSugar: 4gProtein: 1g
© Dianna--In Fine Taste
Cuisine: American / Category: Cookies
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