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Almond Meltaway Cookies Recipe

Almond Meltaway Cookies

These delicate almond cookies literally melt in your mouth and have a sweet almond icing to top them off.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
For the Almond Icing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk or sub water
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and almond extract, mixing until combined. Add flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until completely combined.
  4. Roll 1 tablespoon of dough into small circles and then press with hands (or with the bottom of a cup) into a disk shape. Place on prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 8 minutes. The cookies will not look browned or cooked, but they are! Remove from oven and let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. To Ice: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk and almond extract – until smooth. If your icing is too thick, add a splash more milk to thin it out.
  7. Using a spoon, smooth icing onto the top of each cookie and let set for 10 minutes, or until hardened. Store in the fridge, let come to room temperature when ready to serve.

Notes

These cookies are perfect for any almond lover and can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. If you prefer a less intense almond flavor, you can reduce the almond extract in the icing.