• Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cooking Time: 20 mins
  • Serves: 4 dozen

Butter Almond Cookies Recipe

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 Ingredients List

  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
  • 1 large egg, separated
  • 2 cups Quick Cookie Mix
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds

 Directions

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, 5 tablespoons butter and egg yolk until smooth. Add cookie mix and mix well.
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead 15-20 times or until smooth. Roll into a 12-in. square. Spread remaining butter to within 1/2 in. of edges.
Combine sugar and extract; sprinkle over half of the dough. Fold dough over sugar mixture; pinch edges to seal. Lightly beat egg white; brush over top of dough. Sprinkle with almonds.
Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
Transfer to a cutting board. Cut widthwise with a serrated knife into 1/2-in. slices; cut each slice in half lengthwise. Store in an airtight container.

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