Almond Cookies

Yield 5 to 8 cookies depending on the size of your mold.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 ounces almond paste
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 medium or large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Thoroughly cream the softened butter and almond paste by hand or with a mixer.
2. Add sugar and almond extract and mi.
3. Beat in the egg (if using a mixer, use slowest speed).
4. Mix the flour with the salt and add to the butter mixture. Knead for a minute.
5. Chill the dough for 30 minutes and mold cookies as directed.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F in the top third of your oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges start to brown.

Attribution

Recipe credit: Pampered Chef