Sand Dollar Cookies
In a large mixing bowl cream together the butter & sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg yolks, vanilla & almond extract. Beat until combined. Sift in the flour, baking powder & salt. Continue mixing on low speed until dough comes together.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks (reserve the whites)
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Fleischmann’s Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cinnamon sugar, for topping
- Slivered almonds, for topping
Method
In a large mixing bowl cream together the butter & sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg yolks, vanilla & almond extract. Beat until combined.
Sift in the flour, baking powder & salt. Continue mixing on low speed until dough comes together.
Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap & refrigerate until firm.
Preheat the oven to 375(f) degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface roll out the dough to ¼ inch thick. Slice into 24 rounds using a biscuit cutter & transfer to the prepared baking sheets.
Brush the tops lightly with the reserved egg whites & sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar. Gently press in slivered almonds in the pattern of a sand dollar.
Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, until golden & cooked throughout. Let cool completely before removing from the baking sheet.
