Almond Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup butter, softened ( no substitutes)
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
additional sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
2 -3 tsp water
green food coloring (optional)
sliced almonds, toasted

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
Beat in almond extract.
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
Roll into 1 inch balls.
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Coat bottom of a glass with nonstick cooking spray; dip in sugar.
Flatten cookies with prepared glass, dipping glass in sugar again if needed.
Bake at 400 for 7-9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.
In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, almond extract and enough water to achieve glaze consistency.
Tint with food coloring if desired.
Drizzle over cookies.
Sprinkle with almonds.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	71.49 Kcal (299 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.45g	5%
Cholesterol	9.04mg	3%
Sodium	11.44mg	0%
Potassium	10.76mg	0%
Total Carbs	9.59g	3%
Sugars	5.93g	24%
Dietary Fiber	0.14g	1%
Protein	0.51g	1%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	3.8mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	454.22 Kcal (1902 kJ)
Calories from fat	197.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.93g	5%
Cholesterol	57.42mg	3%
Sodium	72.71mg	0%
Potassium	68.37mg	0%
Total Carbs	60.92g	3%
Sugars	37.66g	24%
Dietary Fiber	0.89g	1%
Protein	3.21g	1%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	1%
Iron	0.3mg	0%
Calcium	23.9mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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