Butter Almond Cookies

4 Reviews

“Old time almond cookies.” - by Kit Gay

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Original recipe yields 3 dozen

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Cream the butter until light and fluffy. Add the well beaten egg, almonds, sugar, brandy, spices and flour. Mix until mixture is well combined.
On a lightly floured surface roll the mixture to 1/4 inch thick and cut with round cookie cutters dipped in flour. Place cookies onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (18 total)

Calories
144 cal
7%

Carbs
17.1 g
6%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Caroline C

Dec. 7, 2006

"Delicious. People who really love lemon may want to add more zest, but these were absolutely perfect for me. Thanks so much, Kit!..." See more"

LDSGIRL

Sep. 17, 2007

"This recipe was surprising. It had such a refreshingly light taste and I loved all the spices. Next time I would maybe only add 1/4 T of nutmeg though with more almonds and a splash of milk. Also, ..." See moreI used vanilla extract instead of brandy. Yummmmm!"

Mac McCuller

Apr. 9, 2005

"I substituted chopped pecans and cognac for several of the ingredients, and the results were pretty good. Another great recipe from Kit--way to go!..." See more"

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