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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 35 |
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These cookies are nothing short of amazing! Ingredients:
1 cup butter, room temperature |
1 cup sugar |
1 large egg |
1 teaspoon almond extract |
2 1/2 cups flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1 large egg yolk |
1 tablespoon milk |
32 -35 blanched whole almonds (use enough whole almonds for each cookie) |
2 tablespoons sesame seeds |
Directions:
1. Set oven to 325 degrees.
2. In a large bowl with a mixer at medium speed beat butter and sugar until creamy (about 4 minutes).
3. Add in whole egg and almond extract and beat until well blended.
4. In a small bowl mix together flour and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture and mix until combined.
5. Shape the dough into about 1-inch balls, then flatten slightly with hands.
6. Place on a large buttered baking sheet.
7. In a small bowl beat the egg yolk with milk until blended; brush the cookies with the egg mixture (discard any remaining mixture).
8. Press 1 whole almond in the center of each cookie then sprinkle with about 1/8 teaspoon sesame seeds.
9. Bake for about 15-18 minutes.
10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets then use a spatula to transfer to racks to cool completely.
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