Soft Almond Meltaway Cookies Recipe Easy and Perfect
These buttery, tender cookies practically dissolve in your mouth, leaving behind the perfect kiss of almond flavor. They’re dangerously easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup (226g) of softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup (150g) of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of almond extract, making sure it’s evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups (220g) of all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup (30g) of cornstarch.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix until a soft, smooth dough forms.
- Scoop or roll 1-tablespoon portions of dough into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are just set. The tops should remain pale, not browned.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- Optional: Mix 1/2 cup (60g) of powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons of milk and drizzle over the cooled cookies.
Notes
If your dough feels too sticky, refrigerate it for 15 minutes before rolling. Cool cookies completely before handling to avoid crumbling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 1
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