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Almond Butter Sticks

Published on December 13, 2015 Updated on February 14, 2020 By: Tricia Buice
5 from 23 votes

A melt-in-your-mouth delicious and tender cookie made with a cream cheese dough and an almond extract sugar filling

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a plate of almond butter stick cookies topped with sliced almonds

 

Almond Butter Sticks are a melt-in-your-mouth delicious and tender cookie made with a cream cheese dough and an almond extract sugar filling.

Sometimes I make these around the holidays and each time I do, I wonder why they aren’t on our dessert tray every Christmas.  It may not be the first cookie the kids grab but that’s because they don’t know any better – and we should keep it that way.

 

Almond Butter Sticks -Almond Butter Sticks are a melt-in-your-mouth delicious, tender cookie made with a cream cheese dough and an almond extract sugar filling

The tender cream cheese dough is a dream to work with.

Roll into a 12″ x 12″ square, spread with softened butter and cut it in half.

 

Almond Butter Sticks -Almond Butter Sticks are a melt-in-your-mouth delicious, tender cookie made with a cream cheese dough and an almond extract sugar filling

Mix granulated sugar with almond extract then spread on half the buttered dough.

 

Almond Butter Sticks -Almond Butter Sticks are a melt-in-your-mouth delicious, tender cookie made with a cream cheese dough and an almond extract sugar filling

Seal the two pieces together and brush with a lightly beaten egg white.  Sprinkle with sliced almonds and a teaspoon of coarse sugar.

 

Almond Butter Sticks -Almond Butter Sticks are a melt-in-your-mouth delicious, tender cookie made with a cream cheese dough and an almond extract sugar filling

Cool before cutting these almond butter sticks, then store in an airtight container.

 

 

Almond Butter Sticks -Almond Butter Sticks are a melt-in-your-mouth delicious, tender cookie made with a cream cheese dough and an almond extract sugar filling

That is “if” you have any left.  The recipe makes about 24-28 cookies you won’t have to worry about storing them for long.

 

 

Almond Butter Sticks -Almond Butter Sticks are a melt-in-your-mouth delicious, tender cookie made with a cream cheese dough and an almond extract sugar filling

 

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A plate of almond butter sticks topped with sliced almonds

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Almond Butter Sticks

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 28 cookies
Course: Dessert
Author: Tricia
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5 from 23 votes
A melt-in-your-mouth delicious and tender cookie made with a cream cheese dough and an almond extract sugar filling.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (170g)
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (196g)
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature, plus 1 tablespoon (divided) (113g plus 15g)
  • 6 ounces cream cheese room temperature (170g)
  • 1 egg separated (white reserved for glazing)
  • ⅓ cup sliced almonds (32g or 1 ⅛ oz)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375° F.
  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a small bowl combine the sugar and almond extract; cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine 8 tablespoons (½ cup) butter and cream cheese. Beat on low until blended. Add the egg yolk and blend until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and blend again. Add half the flour mixture and beat on low until combined scraping the sides as needed. Add the remaining flour and blend just until the dough starts to come together.
  • Transfer the dough to a floured work surface. Knead by hand about 25 strokes until the dough is pliable. Roll or press into a 12x12-inch square. Spread with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
  • Cut the dough in half and place one half on the prepared cookie sheet, butter side up.
  • Spoon the sugar mixture to within ½-inch of the dough edges all the way around. Place the remaining dough half, butter side down, over the sugar. Press the edges tightly to seal.
  • Brush the dough with a lightly beaten egg white. Sprinkle with almonds and coarse sugar.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. It's best removed from the oven when you think it needs one or two more minutes.
  • Cool at least 30 minutes.
  • Cut the pastry in half lengthwise and then into ½-inch by 2 ½-inch strips crosswise.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Recipe Notes

  • Slightly adapted from a recipe by Pillsbury
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Here are a few more recipes you might also enjoy:

I absolutely love these Scandinavian Almond Bars from The View from Great Island.  I’ve had them and they really are fantastic.  If you love almond extract and almond flavoring as much as I do, I bet you’ll love these gluten-free Italian Almond Cookies from Barefeet in the Kitchen.  I’m also drooling over these pretty Chocolate Dipped Almond Cookies from Foodiecrush.  And don’t miss my most popular cookie recipe ever, for Raspberry Almond Shortbread Thumbprints.  All wonderful holiday cookies!

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  1. Muna Kenny

    It’s my first time on your blog and I love it! Another beautiful blogger made your recipe and I wanted to come and see what else I was missing 🙂
    Wonderful recipe and the outcome looks elegant. Will try it soon.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  2. John/Kitchen Riffs

    I’ve had these! Or at least something really, really similar. Never made them though — never even thought to look for a recipe! So I’m glad you figured out the recipe and saved me the work. 🙂 These look excellent — good job! Thanks so much.

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    • Tricia Buice

      I have not tested freezing the dough Jo – but if I was going to try, I think I would mix the dough, form it into a small square, wrap it tightly and freeze. Once thawed you can then roll it out and continue with the recipe. It really comes together quickly so it’s not time consuming to make. If you make the entire recipe then freeze before baking that might work too – I just can’t say since I have not tried that. Good luck! Either way I think you will love these – they are so good 🙂

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  9. Monique

    Now you make me want to bake again..and I am done:)

    I am making your duchess potatoes for Christmas eve dinner:) Thank you.
    I love your tree..I see memories iinstead of a theme.

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    • Tricia Buice

      Lots and lots of memories Monique. I am so jealous – wish I was done baking too! Hope you love the duchess potatoes – they were even great left over 🙂 Have a wonderful week!

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  10. Chris Scheuer

    I’ve never seen anything like this before but they sounds and look amazing Tricia, what a wonderful combination of ingredients! Your house looks so… pretty and such great news to need more stockings next year!!

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  11. Becky Green

    OH MY TRICIA! I can ONLY IMAGINE these MELT IN YOUR MOUTH!!!!! ;P They LOOK SCRUMPTIOUS!!!! An “Adult Christmas Cookie!” 😉 Yep, I’d keep it to myself!!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your big news too!!!! Your tree looks BEAUTIFUL!!!! 😉 AND THANK YOU for being so faithful in coming over to visit too!!!! (((HUGS!))) 😉

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  13. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers

    Congratulations on your new grandbaby girls to come. All grandchildren are a blessing, but let’s face it – there are way more cute clothes for grandmas to have fun buying for little girls 😉 Love, love these! Almond is such a great flavour and even better with butter and sugar!

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  14. Mary

    I am so happy for you, Tricia! Those babies are going to be so very loved!! My weakness for almond desserts is in overdrive today, because it’s all I can do not to go try these cars this morning. Pure heaven!

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    • Tricia Buice

      I think you would like them Abbe – so easy to make and they taste kind of elegant 🙂 Not something you see everyday. We are very blessed Abbe – Happy Hanukkah to you and yours!

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  17. Beth

    Congratulations on another piece of exciting news! You must be thrilled to welcome two new grandchildren next year.
    And your almond butter sticks sound lovely.

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  20. Monica

    I loved what you said about these cookies and kids! haha! I totally get it. These cookies look and sound amazing! It’s the kind of “secret” recipe I think of when I think of special treats at the holidays in general that we don’t see often. I’ve never had these but I love the filling and all the almond goodness. So good with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate!

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