Almond Butter Cookies With Cream Cheese Recipes

BUTTER ALMOND COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, 5 tablespoons butter and egg yolk until smooth. Add cookie mix and mix well. , Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead 15-20 times or until smooth. Roll into a 12-in. square. Spread remaining butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. , Combine sugar and extract; sprinkle over half of the dough. Fold dough over sugar mixture; pinch edges to seal. Lightly beat egg white; brush over top of dough. Sprinkle with almonds., Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack to cool. , Transfer to a cutting board. Cut widthwise with a serrated knife into 1/2-in. slices; cut each slice in half lengthwise. Store in an airtight container.

CREAM CHEESE ALMOND COOKIES

Steps:

• Put butter and cream cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer fitter with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
• Mix in sugar and vanilla.
• Reduce speed to low. Add flour and salt. Mix until just combined.
• Transfer dough to a piece of plastic wrap. cut in half and move half to another piece of plastic wrap, Shape each half into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Seal each and freeze until firm, about 30 minutes or up to 2 weeks.
• Preheat oven to 350°F Unwrap one log and cut into 1/4 inch thick rounds, thinner if possible. Press each round in the almonds.
• Space one inch apart on baking sheet lined with silpat. If you don't have silpat, use parchment paper.
• Bake cookies, rotating halfway through, until golden around edges, 18 to 22 minutes.
• Let cool on wire racks.
• Repeat with the remaining log.

ALMOND BUTTER COOKIES WITH CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Cream sugar, butter, cream cheese until fluffy.
• Add egg and flavorings.
• Beat until smooth.
• Add flour and baking powder, mixing well.
• Drop dough by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets and flatten with a flat bottomed drinking glass which has been dipped in sugar.
• OR: Force dough through a cookie press.
• OR: Chill dough 1 to 1 1/2 hours and roll out on lightly floured surface.
• Cut with cookie cutters.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, or slightly less if you like a not-so-crispy cookie.
• These cookies are best if they are not baked too brown.

EASY ALMOND BUTTER COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix all-purpose flour, almonds, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a large bowl until well blended.
• Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
• Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

CHEWY ALMOND BUTTER COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Beat shortening, almond butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a bowl until smooth. Combine hot water, baking soda, and salt together in another bowl; stir into almond butter mixture until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat until blended. Gradually stir in flour until dough is just blended.
• Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Press and flatten balls with a fork to create a crosshatch pattern.
• Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 8 to 12 minutes.

MAKE AHEAD ALMOND BUTTER STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Mix sugar and almond flavoring and set aside. In a separate bowl mix butter, cheese and egg yolk. Stir in Make Ahead Cookie Mix.
• Roll onto flat surface. Cut in half. Place 1 half on greased cookie sheet. Spoon on almond and sugar mix. Place 2nd half on top. Brush with slightly beaten egg white.
• Bake 22 - 30 minutes. Let cool at least 30 minutes. Cut into 1/2 inch strips.

ALMOND BUTTER BLOSSOMS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• In large bowl, beat almond butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and 1 egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until well blended. Stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt until dough forms.
• Shape dough into 60 (1-inch) balls. In small bowl, beat 2 egg whites lightly with fork. Place chopped almonds in another small bowl. Dip each ball into egg white, then roll in almonds. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute, then press 1 milk chocolate candy in center of each cookie. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours or until chocolate candy is set. Store covered in airtight container at room temperature with waxed paper between layers.

CREAM CHEESE SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Cream together butter, cream cheese and sugar.
• Beat in egg yolks, vanilla and almond extracts.
• Add flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Stir well.
• Drop by rounded teaspoonsful onto ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with sugar. Don't flatten. (I use parchment paper.).
• Bake 12 to 14 minutes until tops are cracked and just turning light brown.
• Cool for one minute on cookie sheet before transferring to rack or waxed paper to cool completely.

ALMOND BUTTER COOKIES WITH TOFFEE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Beat butter, brown sugar, and sweetener in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat almond butter, egg, milk, honey, and vanilla extract into butter mixture until smooth. Stir all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, salt, and baking soda into almond butter mixture; fold in toffee bits until dough is just combined.
• Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Press and flatten balls with a fork, creating a crosshatch.
• Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 8 to 12 minutes.

CREAM CHEESE CUT-OUT COOKIES WITH ALMOND FROSTING

Steps:

• Beat butter and cream cheese until well combined.
• Add sugar, beat until fluffy.
• Add egg, vanilla, almond extract; beat well.
• In medium bowl mix flour and baking powder (or sift).
• Add flour mixture to cream cheese mizture; beat until well combined.
• Divide dough in half.
• Cover and chill 1 1/2 hours or until dough is easy to handle.
• On floured surface roll dough to 1/8" thickness & cut with cookie cutters.
• Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake in 375 degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until slightly browned.
• Remove to wire racks to cool.
• FROSTING:.
• In bowl beat powdered sugar, butter, and almond extract until smooth.
• Beat in enough milk until frosting is of piping consistency. For spreadable frosting, add a little more milk.
• Stir in a few drops of food coloring, if desired.

QUICK ALMOND BUTTER COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Beat brown sugar and eggs together in a bowl until smooth; add peanut butter and beat until well-combined. Stir flour, chocolate chips, and baking soda into peanut butter mixture until dough forms. Roll dough into balls, and place 2-inches apart on a baking sheet. Flatten dough balls with the back of a spoon.
• Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 25 minutes.