Nutty Almond Trees
Nutty Almond Trees
These cinnamon-flavored cut-outs are topped with an almond frosting and nuts.
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1 hr 30 min
Prep Time
03 hrs 20 min
Total Time
48
cookies Ingredients
Cookie
1 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
34 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 12 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
14 teaspoon salt
Frosting
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 3 tablespoons warm water
Toppings
1 (5-ounce) can mixed nut topping
Decorator sugars, if desired
*Substitute 1 cup finely chopped toasted mixed nuts such as almonds, peanuts, cashews etc.
How to make
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STEP 1
Combine 1 cup butter and sugar in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add egg and 1 teaspoon almond extract; continue beating until well mixed. Add all remaining cookie ingredients. Beat at low speed until well mixed.
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STEP 2
Divide dough in half; flatten slightly. Wrap each half in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour until firm.
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STEP 3
Heat oven to 375°F.
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STEP 4
Roll out dough, one-half at a time on lightly floured surface (keeping remaining dough refrigerated), to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with 3-inch tree cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
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STEP 5
Bake 6-7 minutes or just until edges begin to lightly brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet. Remove to cooling rack. Cool completely.
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STEP 6
Combine powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon almond extract in small bowl. Beat at low speed until well mixed. Continue beating, adding enough water for desired glazing consistency. Frost 1 cookie at a time; immediately sprinkle each with nut topping and decorator sugars, if desired.
Tip #1
- Mixed nut topping is available in cans in the ice cream topping section of the supermarket.
Tip #2
- These cookies bake very quickly and have a brown appearance due to the cinnamon. Be careful not to over bake. Check cookies at minimum baking time.
110 Calories
6 Fat (g)
15 Cholesterol (mg)
80 Sodium (mg)
14 Carbohydrates (g)
0 Dietary Fiber
8 Protein (g)
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