Almond Spice Cookies with a Soft Center

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Almond Spice Bliss Cookies with a Soft Center bring the warm, inviting flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg combined with the rich taste of almonds. These cookies feature a cake-like texture with a crisp edge and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center, making them perfect for any occasion. Ideal for those with gluten, nut, and dairy allergies, these American-style cookies are versatile enough to serve at gatherings or enjoy as a late-night snack.

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Overview

These delightful cookies are a perfect blend of warm spices and almond flavors, offering a cake-like texture with a crisp edge and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center. Perfect for satisfying late-night sugar cravings or impressing guests with a unique treat.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Nuts, Dairy

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 24 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) baking powder
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking soda
• 0.125 Teaspoons (tsp) salt
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) cinnamon, ground
• 1.5 Teaspoons (tsp) nutmeg, ground
• 0.5 Cups light brown sugar
• 0.5 Cups white sugar
• 1 Cup butter-flavored spread
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) sour cream
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) olive oil
• 1.5 Teaspoons (tsp) almond extract
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) amaretto liqueur
• 1.5 Teaspoons (tsp) bourbon
• 0.5 Cups almonds, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and grease a cookie sheet.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. In another medium bowl, cream together the brown sugar, white sugar, and butter-flavored spread.
4. Stir in the sour cream, olive oil, almond extract, amaretto, and bourbon, blending well after each addition.
5. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the sugar mixture until well blended. Stir in the almonds if desired.
6. Drop the dough by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.
7. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the cookies are just crisp around the edges.
8. Allow to cool slightly before enjoying the warm, almondy goodness.

Enjoy your homemade Almond Spice Bliss Cookies with a Soft Center!