Almond Meltaway Cookies

Indulge in the heavenly melt-in-your-mouth experience of Almond Meltaway Cookies. These delicate, buttery cookies infused with almond and vanilla are perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup finely chopped almonds
• Additional powdered sugar, for coating

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy

Add the almond extract and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms

Stir in the finely chopped almonds

Cover the dough and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm it up

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Shape the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart

Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are just starting to turn golden around the edges

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes

While still warm, gently roll the cookies in additional powdered sugar to coat them

Transfer the coated cookies to a wire rack to cool completely

Once cooled, store the Almond Meltaway Cookies in an airtight container

Enjoy the cookies as they melt in your mouth with every bite!