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Pretty Much Divine Almond Cookie Brittle

Recipes    ·    March 5, 2013

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Every month my kids and I make treats for their teachers for the “Dessert of the Month Club” – our Christmas gift to them.  Some months we make recipes that we’ve made over and over.  Other months we are in the mood to try something new.   When I found this Almond Cookie Brittle recipe in a church cookbook, I knew we had to try it.  The results were fabulous!  And seriously so easy to make.

Almond Cookie Brittle from @30daysblog

I LOVE almond flavored everything so this recipe was like heaven in my mouth.  The smell of almond extract is divine.  Yum!

Almond Cookie Brittle from @30daysblog
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Pretty Much Divine Almond Cookie Brittle

This Pretty Much Divine Almond Cookie Brittle is super simple and takes only a handful of ingredients but tastes totally fabulous!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pretty Much Divine Almond Cookie Brittle
Servings: 15
Calories: 276kcal
Author: Mique Provost

Ingredients

  • 1 c unsalted butter softened
  • 1 c sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tsp almond extract
  • 2 c all purpose-flour
  • 1 c sliced almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine butter, sugar, salt and almond extract.
  • Beat until creamy. Stir in flour gradually, beating until blended.
  • Fold in nuts.
  • Press dough 3/8" thick in a jelly-roll pan.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 mins (the shorter the time it bakes, the chewier it stays - longer baking makes for a crispier cookie - it's more of a preference thing).
  • Leave in pan to cool, then break apart.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 380IU | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1.1mg

I baked mine for 15 minutes and the edges were starting to brown so I pulled it out of the oven.  I felt like they were the perfect texture and consistency.  With only a handful of ingredients, this recipe is pretty fool proof.  We will definitely be making it again.  And again.
Almond Cookies from @30daysblog

Side note: Two weeks ago I changed my diet pretty drastically and started Cross Fit.  I’m following Paleo guidelines and am feeling SO much better about my health.  My family is getting used to eating differently right along with me.  I will continue to share recipes that are our family favorites but you will probably see some healthier options too.

I’d love to know- what’s your favorite flavor to bake with?
I have a whole slew of recipes to try out so make sure and visit my recipe index!

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  1. Avatar for MiqueMarg says

    July 11, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    I make this recipe a lot and everyone loves it. I cut mine into long finger cookie shapes and either drizzle melted chocolate over them or dip the ends into melted semi sweet chocolate.

  2. Avatar for Miqueallison says

    June 4, 2014 at 3:07 pm

    Did you line the jelly roll pan with anything?

  3. Avatar for MiqueJessica Lane says

    March 6, 2013 at 10:18 am

    Looks fantastic and something that my family would enjoy snacking on….if I didn’t eat the whole pan! :) Almonds are healthy, right ;)

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      March 6, 2013 at 5:03 pm

      I dare you to NOT eat the whole pan. If you like almond, you’ll love this. And yes, almonds are healthy. But not mixed with sugar and butter. ;)
      Thanks for the comment Jessica!

  4. Avatar for MiqueSimple Simon and Company says

    March 5, 2013 at 11:03 pm

    Any thing with almond in it is divine—I add almond extract to almost all of my cookie recipes.
    -liZ

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      March 6, 2013 at 6:55 am

      I agree Liz- anything with almond is the way to go! And I like adding extract to everything I can. Thanks for the comment! xo

  5. Avatar for MiqueKim of Mo'Betta says

    March 5, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    I love the Dessert of the Month idea!

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      March 6, 2013 at 6:54 am

      Thanks Kim!! Their teachers seem to love it. And that way, they get recognized throughout the year instead of just for the holidays. It’s been fun!

  6. Avatar for MiqueKara says

    March 5, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    I’m with ya on the smell of almond extract. Mmmm. I’ve loved it since I was little. And these look super yummy! :)

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      March 6, 2013 at 6:54 am

      Hi Kara! Thanks for the comment. My youngest kept sniffing it when we were baking together. I guess I passed down my love for almond extract to him. ;) Have a great day!

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