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.
I LOVE almond flavored everything so this recipe was like heaven in my mouth. The smell of almond extract is divine. Yum!
Pretty Much Divine Almond Cookie Brittle
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
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.
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!
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.
Did you line the jelly roll pan with anything?
Looks fantastic and something that my family would enjoy snacking on….if I didn’t eat the whole pan! :) Almonds are healthy, right ;)
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!
Any thing with almond in it is divine—I add almond extract to almost all of my cookie recipes.
-liZ
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
I love the Dessert of the Month idea!
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!
I’m with ya on the smell of almond extract. Mmmm. I’ve loved it since I was little. And these look super yummy! :)
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!