Easy Almond Orange Cookies

4.50 from 10 votes

These melt-in-your mouth cookies feature chopped almonds, almond extract and orange zest. They're pretty, delicious, and perfect for your holiday cookie trays.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Servings: -3 dozen

Calories: 181kcal

Ingredients

For the cookies

3/4 cup butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup sliced almonds coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon orange zest

For the glaze

2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
3-4 tablespoons milk
1-2 tablespoons orange zest

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease baking sheets, or line with parchment paper.
With an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, egg and almond extract until creamy.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Beat on medium speed until combined. Fold in the chopped almonds and orange zest.
Drop dough 2 inches apart on prepared cookies sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes until just set and golden. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, almond extract and 2-3 tablespoons of milk. Gradually add more milk, if needed, until glaze reaches desired consistency. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies, then sprinkle with orange zest.

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