Description
These chilled almond sugar cookies are a Crumbl-inspired treat featuring thick, buttery cookies topped with a silky pink almond frosting. Perfectly soft and served cool, they’re a foolproof, quick dessert ideal for beginner bakers and cookie lovers alike.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup vegetable or canola oil
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 2⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
For the Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- Pink gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prep your baking sheet: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper so the cookies don’t stick.
- Cream the fats and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the flour, salt, cream of tartar, and baking powder. Mix just until everything is incorporated. The dough will be soft but should hold its shape when scooped.
- Portion and flatten the dough: Use a ¼ cup scoop or measuring cup to create equal dough balls. Place them on your prepared baking sheet and gently flatten each to about ½ inch thick using your hand or the bottom of a glass.
- Bake and cool the cookies: Bake for 9–11 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underbaked. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 15–20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the frosting: In a clean bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the almond extract and heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach a spreadable consistency. Mix in a small amount of pink gel food coloring if desired.
- Frost and chill the cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, generously spread frosting over each one. Chill the cookies in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best texture.
Notes
- If you prefer a different frosting flavor, swap almond extract for lemon or orange for a citrus twist. To make these cookies extra festive, top with colorful sprinkles. For uniform cookies, weigh the dough or use a cookie scoop. Avoid overmixing the dough to maintain a soft texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large cookie
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 256mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 63mg