Almond Filled Cookies
These almond-filled cookies feature a buttery shortbread dough wrapped around sweet almond paste, then dipped in a smooth almond glaze and topped with sprinkles. Perfectly rich and nutty, they’re a delightful treat for any occasion!
Servings 30
Calories 170kcal
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup confectioner's sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 7 ounces almond paste
For the Glaze:
- 1½ cups confectioner's sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 4 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375. In a large mixing bowl, add butter and sugars. Mix on medium speed until butter mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Add the flour and milk to the sugar mixture and mix at medium-high speed until a semi stiff dough has formed.
- Scoop about ¾ teaspoon of almond paste and roll into a ball shape. Do this with all of the almond paste. You should have 30 pieces..
- Using a tablespoon, scoop out a tablespoon of dough. Shape dough into a ball. Make an indent in the center of the dough and place almond place in center. Shape dough around the almond paste, enclosing completely.
- Place cookie dough balls on baking sheet and bake 13 minutes, or until cookies are set and lightly golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet and cool completely.
- Make glaze and and dip top of cooled cookie into glaze. Place on wire rack and sprinkle with decorator sugars. Allow glaze to dry completely before storing.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 196IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 22g
