Dessert for 24

Almond Sugar Cookies

Name: Almond Sugar Cookies
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tsp baking soda; 3/4 tsp cream of tartar; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 cup unsalted butter; 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk; 2 cups powdered sugar; 3 tbsp milk; 1/2 tsp almond extract; sliced almonds (optional)

$1.34for 430 minServes 24

Soft almond sugar cookies bake until lightly golden, then receive a smooth almond glaze and optional sliced almonds.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter, 8 oz$0.40/oz typical	8 oz	$3.20Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Milk, 1.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.06Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 0.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.17Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.04

Swaps

Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Baking powder and sodaCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepperSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
24servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Kid-friendly Budget Desserts Holiday

Typical price

$0.34 per serving$1.34 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 cup unsalted butter
1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp almond extract
sliced almonds (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 350 F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
Whisk the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt in a bowl.
Beat the butter and granulated sugar until fluffy, then beat in the egg, egg yolk, and almond extract.
Stir in the dry mixture until a dough forms, shape it into small balls, and place them on the baking sheets.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, then cool the cookies completely on a rack.
Whisk the powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, and almond extract, spread the glaze over the cookies, and add sliced almonds if using.