Dutch Almond Cookies

Name: Dutch Almond Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons almond paste; 1 egg white, lightly beaten; 3 dozen whole almonds

Total Time Prep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch

Yield 3 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

This recipe comes from ladies of Dutch descent at my sister's church. The pleasant almond flavor pairs well with a cup of coffee.

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons almond paste
1 egg white, lightly beaten
3 dozen whole almonds

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-in. round cookie cutter. Place half of the circles 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Crumble 1/2 teaspoon almond paste over each; top with remaining circles. Pinch edges to seal.
Cut a small slit in top of each cookie. Brush with egg white. Press an almond in each slit. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

This recipe comes from ladies of Dutch descent at my sister's church. The pleasant almond flavor pairs well with a cup of coffee.

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