Description
These delightful cookies blend buttery richness with smooth chocolate and nutty almonds, creating a comforting family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 3/4 cup chopped almonds
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until soft and fluffy.
- Stir in the almond extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped almonds.
- Divide the dough into two portions, roll each into a log about 2 inches in diameter, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Slice each log into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential for shaping perfect cookies. You can substitute almonds for pecans or walnuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, shortbread, chocolate chip, almond, dessert, baking