Chewy Almond Sugar Cookies

• Vegetarian

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs, large

• Baking & Spices

  • 3 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Almond extract, pure
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract, pure

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/4 cup Almonds

• Dairy

  • 2 sticks Butter, unsalted

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Ingredients

• 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, smashed into small bits
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 sticks of unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 tsp pure almond extract

Directions

• Sift together the all-purpose flour, the salt, and baking powder. Mix in the smashed almonds and set aside.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. About 2 Minutes.
• Add in the eggs, one at a time, until combined.
• Add in the vanilla and almond extracts.
• While the mixer is running, carefully add in the flour combination 1/2 cups at a time until the dough comes together and all of your dry ingredients are used. Chill for 30 Minutes
• Preheat the oven to 325°F
• On a floured surface, roll out the dough until it is around 1/4 inch thick. Cut into your desired shapes and transfer to an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake for 10 Minutes or until the edges just start to brown. Cool on a wire rack and decorate if desired.

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