Almond Butter Cutouts

Name: Almond Butter Cutouts
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup ground almonds; Colored sugar and frosting, optional

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup ground almonds
Colored sugar and frosting, optional

Directions

1

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg yolks and extract. Combine flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in ground almonds. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
2

Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 3/8-in. thickness. Cut with cookie cutters; place on ungreased
3

. Sprinkle with sugar if desired. Bake at 375° for 10-13 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Cool on wire racks. Frost if desired.