Almond Refrigerator Cookies

Budget Dessert Recipes

6 Tbsp. butter 2 c. brown sugar 2 eggs 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. almond extract 3 c. flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 c. sliced almonds or sprinkles for decorating

Slice them thickly to make a chewy cookie or thinly for a crispier treat. The kids loved these. And so did the dog...who got up on the table and finished the plate of a dozen cookies that got left out overnight. Sigh. Yield: 2-3 doz. cookies Cream butter and sugar, then beat in eggs. Add vanilla and almond extracts. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture gradually. Shape into a roll, then wrap in plastic and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. When you're ready for cookies, unwrap the dough. Preheat oven to 350°. Slice dough thickly (about 1/4 inch slices) for chewy cookies, or thinner for crispier cookies. Place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Dot cookies with almonds or sprinkles. Bake at 350°F for 7 - 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

Submitted by Gretchen Grant
Contributed on: Tuesday March 30th, 2010 and modified on Thursday April 29th, 2010