Almond Cookie Bites Recipes

ALMOND COOKIE BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In medium bowl combine flour, chopped almonds, allspice, cinnamon and salt; set aside.
• In large bowl cream butter and powdered sugar using electric mixer. Add almond extract.
• Stir in flour mixture; mix until just combined.
• Shape level tablespoons of cookie dough to form balls.
• Place on baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.
• Gently press 1 almond into center of each ball.
• Sprinkle granulated sugar over cookies.
• Bake 16 to 18 minutes.
• Remove from oven; cool cookies 3 minutes on baking sheet.
• Transfer cookies to cooling rack; cool completely.

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.

FRUIT & ALMOND BITES

Steps:

• Place 1-1/4 cups almonds in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Remove almonds to a shallow bowl; reserve for coating., Add remaining 2-1/2 cups almonds to food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add extract. While processing, gradually add honey. Remove to a large bowl; stir in apricots and cherries. Divide mixture into 6 portions; shape each into a 1/2-in.-thick roll. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour ., Unwrap and cut rolls into 1-1/2-in. pieces. Roll half of the pieces in reserved almonds, pressing gently to adhere. Roll remaining half in pistachios. If desired, wrap individually in waxed paper, twisting ends to close. Store in airtight containers, layered between waxed paper if unwrapped.

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.

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.

ALMOND COOKIE BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In medium bowl combine flour, chopped almonds, allspice, cinnamon and salt; set aside.
• In large bowl cream butter and powdered sugar using electric mixer. Add almond extract. Stir in flour mixture; mix until just combined.
• Shape level tablespoons of cookie dough to form balls. Place on baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart. Gently press 1 whole almond into center of each ball.
• Sprinkle granulated sugar over cookies. Bake 16 to 18 minutes. Remove from oven; cool cookies 3 minutes on baking sheet. Transfer cookies to cooling rack; cool completely.