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Almond Cookies with Glaze and Sprinkles

Delightful almond cookies topped with a sweet glaze and colorful sprinkles, perfect for celebrations and special moments.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, soft at room temperature Ensure butter is adequately softened for a smooth texture.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Glaze Ingredients
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (for glaze)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk (for glaze) Adjust for desired consistency.
  • Rainbow colored nonpareil sprinkles

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cream the soft butter and granulated sugar together in a stand mixer until fluffy and pale.
  2. Introduce the eggs one at a time, adding whole milk and almond extract until well combined.
  3. Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
  5. Cover the bowl and let the batter rest in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare the baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop the chilled dough into balls and space them on the baking sheets.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes until they rise and have pale edges.
  2. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glazing
  1. Whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, almond extract, and milk until smooth.
  2. Dip the tops of the cooled cookies into the glaze and coat with rainbow nonpareils.
  3. Allow the cookies to sit until the glaze hardens.

Notes

For best results, do not rush the chilling process of the dough. Experiment with the glaze by adding citrus zest or vanilla.