Classic Christmas Cookies with a Nutty twist!

Christmas Cookies with Almonds

Painted Christmas Cookies with Almonds Gift Recipe #3

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These cookies are traditional Christmas sweets with a little twist in flavor thanks to aromatic almonds. They are perfect for Frosting Decorations and will make a great gift for anyone!
Servings Prep Time Cook Time Passive Time
30cookies 10min 8min 30min
Servings Prep Time
30cookies 10min
Cook Time Passive Time
8min 30min
Ingredients
Servings: cookies
Ingredients
Servings: cookies
Instructions
  1. Prepare all the required ingredients.Christmas Cookies with Almonds
  2. Process almonds in a food processor until completely powdered.
  3. Mix flour, almond powder, salt and baking powder.
  4. In a separate bowl add together sugar and softened butter. Use mixer to blend them until all creamed. After that add milk and egg and mix well.
  5. Start slowly adding flour, little by little, to the wet mixture. Prepare a dough, form a ball, cover it with plastic and place in a fridge for about 30 min.Christmas Cookies with Almonds
  6. Roll the dough until about 1/4 inch thick. Use the Christmas cutting tools to make desired cookies. Transfer cookies to a baking tray covered with a baking paper. Bake for about 8 min at 375 F. Check at least once to make sure they are getting evenly browned. Remove from the oven and let them completely cool down.
  7. Prepare the frosting by mixing together the ingredients. Use decorating bottles or bags to paint your cookies. Have fun with your cookies and use as many colors as possible to make them look festive!Christmas Cookies with Almonds
  8. Wrap your cookies with a holiday plastic or place in small plastic bags. Enjoy the happy moment of giving! Christmas Cookies with Almonds