Almond Cookies Recipe

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Almond Cookies
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Combine shortening and sugar in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in egg and almond extract until well blended.
  3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add to shortening mixture; blend well. Wrap dough in plastic wrap, refrigerate for 2 hours.
  4. Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls. Place on prepared baking sheets about 2-inches apart. Flatten slightly with fingertips. Gently press almond into center of each.
  5. Bake 12-15 minutes or until cookies are just done but not brown. Cool on cookie sheet 4 minutes, transfer to cooling rack.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 5684.8 Kcal (23801 kJ)
Calories from fat 4467.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 496.42g 764%
Cholesterol 46.41mg 15%
Sodium 274.78mg 11%
Potassium 5893.63mg 125%
Total Carbs 217.53g 73%
Sugars 63.1g 252%
Dietary Fiber 88.27g 353%
Protein 187.82g 376%
Iron 26.7mg 149%
Calcium 2108.9mg 211%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 582.19 Kcal (2438 kJ)
Calories from fat 457.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.84g 764%
Cholesterol 4.75mg 15%
Sodium 28.14mg 11%
Potassium 603.57mg 125%
Total Carbs 22.28g 73%
Sugars 6.46g 252%
Dietary Fiber 9.04g 353%
Protein 19.23g 376%
Iron 2.7mg 149%
Calcium 216mg 211%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 154.3
    Points
  • 161
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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