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Soft and Chewy Almond Sugar Cookies

From codykitchenconfections.blogspot.com Best sugar cookies I've ever had!

Soft and Chewy Almond Sugar Cookies
Portions 🍽 24 servings
Prep Time ⏱ 25 mins
Cook Time 🔥 12 mins
Total Time ⌛ 37 mins
Times Made Made 0 times
Dietary / Allergens:
🌿 Vegetarian
Meal Type:
🍴 Dessert 🍴 Snack
Occasion / Season:
🎉 Christmas 🎉 Birthday 🎉 Party / BBQ
Special Equipment:
⚙️ Oven ⚙️ Rolling Pin
Rating:
5.0 / 5.0 (2)
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Approximate Nutritional Analysis

Calculated based on 1 of 24 servings

Calories 🔥
184 kcal
Energy
Protein 6% kcal
2.8 g
Muscle & Satiety
Carbs 66% kcal
30.2 g
Energy & Grains
Total Fat 28% kcal
5.8 g
Essential Lipids
Caloric Distribution
Protein 6% Carbs 66% Fat 28%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g
Sodium 49mg
Calculation Coverage 82% of ingredients matched
View Per-Ingredient Nutritional Contribution (11 items) ▼
Ingredient Quantity Est. Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
sugar 1.50 cups 300.0g 1161 kcal 0.0g 300.0g 0.0g
unsalted butter 0.66 cups 149.8g 1074 kcal 1.3g 0.1g 121.4g
shortening (approx) 0.66 cups 99.0g 119 kcal 3.0g 14.8g 4.0g
eggs 2 100.0g 143 kcal 12.6g 0.7g 9.5g
almond extract (approx) 2 tsp 6.2g 8 kcal 0.2g 0.9g 0.2g
cake flour 2.80 cups 350.0g 1274 kcal 36.1g 267.1g 3.5g
all-purpose flour 1 cup 125.0g 455 kcal 12.9g 95.4g 1.3g
corn starch 1 tbsp 8.0g 30 kcal 0.0g 7.3g 0.0g
baking powder 2 tsp 10.0g 0 kcal 0.0g 0.0g 0.0g
salt 0.50 tsp 2.5g 0 kcal 0.0g 0.0g 0.0g
sugar in the raw, coarse sugar, or sprinkles 3 tbsp 37.5g 145 kcal 0.0g 37.5g 0.0g

* Approximate nutritional values calculated from recipe ingredients using USDA standard food reference data. Actual content may vary depending on specific brands, cooking methods, and substitutions.

Ingredients

(11 items)
  • sugar
    1.50 cups
  • unsalted butter
    0.66 cups
  • shortening
    0.66 cups
  • eggs
    2
  • almond extract
    2 tsp
  • cake flour
    2.80 cups
  • all-purpose flour
    1 cup
  • corn starch
    1 tbsp
  • baking powder
    2 tsp
  • salt
    0.50 tsp
  • sugar in the raw, coarse sugar, or sprinkles
    3 tbsp

Directions & Preparation

1.

Preheat oven to 350F, prep the baking sheet.

2.

Cream the sugar with the butter and shortening

3.

Add eggs and almond extract and stir.

4.

Make sure the butter is cold, and the shortening is at room temp.

5.

Combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt, and add to the mixture.

6.

Use electric mixer to mix all ingredients thoroughly.

7.

Refrigerate the cookie dough for 30 minutes

8.

Scoop 2 tsp of dough at a time, roll in raw sugar

9.

Refrigerate the dough between batches.

10.

Bake for 7 minutes, do not over-bake. Cookies will firm up as they cool.

11.

Remove from oven immediately, and right away press flat to a uniform shape. Place on ooling rack to fully cool.

🧊 Storage Instructions

Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain chewiness for up to a week.