Ingredients

The following ingredients have 15 Servings
  • 2 2/3 cups flour
  • 2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 4 oz almond paste, cubed
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 tsp pure almond extract
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup sliced toasted almonds

Instruction

  • Whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Beat butter, almond paste, and sugar in a large mixer bowl at medium speed until creamy; beat in eggs and almond extract until combined. Reduce speed to low and gradually add flour mixture; beat just until incorporated. Cover dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (If cookie dough has chilled overnight, let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before baking). Line two baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper. Whisk together sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Scoop 1 1/2-inch balls of dough and dredge in cinnamon-sugar; place two inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Top with sliced almonds, pressing gently to adhere.
  • Bake, rotating pans halfway through, for 12 minutes, until edges and tops are set. Cool for 4 minutes on baking sheets, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.