Heart Healthy Almond Snow Cookies Recipe
Add buttery, sugar-dusted almond cookies to your holiday spread this year. This easy Christmas cookie recipe uses whole wheat flour and almond extract to create a unique, toasty flavor that will take center stage.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 48 servings
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 eggs
3 tsp almond extract
1 cup blanched almonds, finely ground
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Directions
Step 1
In a bowl, cream the butter with a hand mixer. Mix in the sugars, eggs and almond extract. With a spoon, stir in the almonds and flours.
Step 2
Refrigerate overnight. When ready to bake, bring to room temperature.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 375°. In a shallow bowl, place confectioner's sugar. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and roll balls in sugar to coat evenly. Arrange balls on a baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until firm to the touch. Cool on a wire rack.
Step 4
Presentation tip: Press a sliver of almond into top of dough ball before baking to create a professional look.
Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 48
Calories: 89
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 cookie
Per serving:
calories:89
total fat:5g
sat fat:4g
cholesterol:25mg
sodium:47mg
total carb:11g
fibers:1g
proteins:2g
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