Angel Almond Balls Recipe

Ingredients for Angel Almond Balls

• 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (for coating)
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Almonds

How to Make Angel Almond Balls

1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. Grease a large baking sheet with butter.
3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened butter, ½ cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon almond extract using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Stir in 1 cup chopped almonds.
7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes until they are firm enough to handle.
10. Place 1 ½ cups powdered sugar in a shallow dish.
11. Gently roll each warm cookie in the powdered sugar until evenly coated.
12. Place the coated cookies on a wire rack to cool completely before serving.