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Almond Sugar Cookies

Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Keyword Almond Sugar Cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 18 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup butter flavored shortening
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cream the butter, shortening and sugar together on medium speed using a handheld or stand mixer with a paddle attachment. Beat in eggs, almond extract, baking powder, and salt. Add flour, and mix until a dough forms.

  3. Use a cookie scoop or roll dough in tablespoon size balls and bake for 8-10 minutes on an ungreased baking sheet or silicone baking mat.