Soft Almond Sprinkle Cookies For The Holidays
Soft, tender almond cookies topped with a quick almond glaze and a shower of sprinkles. Festive, easy, and great for gifting or cookie trays.
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 110kcal
Cost: $5
Ingredients
Cookies
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 3 tablespoons milk of choice
Icing
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 3 tablespoons milk of choice
- Sprinkles of choice
Instructions
Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
- Whisk 3 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Beat ½ cup butter and ¾ cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Beat in 3 eggs one at a time. Mix in 2 teaspoons almond extract and 3 tablespoons milk.
- Add dry ingredients and mix just until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon portions onto sheets. For round cookies, roll each into a ball.
- Bake 9–11 minutes until tops look set and bottoms are pale golden. Cool 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Icing
- Whisk 2 cups powdered sugar, ¼ teaspoon almond extract, and 3 tablespoons milk until smooth. Adjust with a little milk or powdered sugar to reach a slow-ribbon consistency.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon glaze over each cooled cookie. Immediately add sprinkles. Let set.
Notes
- Do not overbake or the cookies will dry out. Pull them when tops are set and bottoms are just barely golden.
- For the softest texture, avoid overmixing once flour is added.
- Glaze sets fast. Add sprinkles right away.
- Storage: airtight at room temp 3–4 days. Freeze unglazed cookies up to 2 months. Add glaze and sprinkles after thawing.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg