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Almond Meltaways

December 3, 2018 46 Comments

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Almond Meltaways

These delectable Almond Meltaways are buttery, light and crispy with loads of almond flavor! Perfect for your holiday cookie tray!

Almond Meltaways

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Diamond of California Nuts. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help make The Beach House Kitchen possible.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

It’s only December 3rd, and I think I’ve already eaten my weight in holiday cookies!

Almond Meltaways

Let’s just say, January’s going to be a long, painful month at the gym.

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves, mmmm k? Let’s savor the moment.

And today, let’s savor these delicious Almond Meltaways.

Almond Meltaways

I created these yummy holiday cookies with the help of my good friends from Diamond of California Nuts, and if I do say so myself they’re AMAZING!

If you’re looking for a deliciously buttery, melt-in-your mouth, lightly crisp holiday cookie with loads of almond flavor look no further folks. These Almond Meltaways are it!

They have triple, yes TRIPLE the almond flavor.

Almond Meltaways

They’re made with finely ground whole Diamond of CA Almonds, almond extract and a big old whole almond, front and center on each cookie.

And you’ll only need a handful of ingredients, most of which are probably already in your pantry.

And we all know how important quick, easy and delicious cookies are around the holidays, right?

Almond Meltaways

I used a combination of butter for that incredible rich flavor and shortening for that melt-in-your mouth texture. A winning combo without a doubt, and I think one of the reasons why these cookies are super special!

A Few Cook’s Notes for Almond Meltaways Recipe:

Process the almonds in a food processor until just finely ground. Be sure not to overwork them into a paste.

Definitely use the combination of butter and shortening, not just butter. I think the combination is what gives the cookies their awesome flavor and texture.

 

Almond Meltaways

Of course, we know the other reason. The Diamond of California Almonds. Only the best of the best when it comes to nuts for my holiday cookies.

Almond Meltaways

Diamond of CA Nuts are made for homemade. Their whole almonds have no sodium or cholesterol and have 6 grams of protein per serving, and they’re certified by the American Heart Association.

Almond Meltaways

I’m proud to be a Diamond of California #MadeForHomemade partner and look forward to sharing some other fabulous recipes using their nuts right on through 2019!

And today, Diamond is joining me in a special holiday GIVEAWAY here at the BHK!

Almond Meltaways

One lucky winner will receive a generous shipment of Diamond of CA nuts, including their whole almonds to whip up a batch of these beauties AND three of my favorite baking cookbooks for the holidays!

Baker’s Royale by Naomi Robinson, Oh Sweet Day! by Fanny Lam and The Cookie Book by Rebecca Firth. Three AWESOME books by three super talented bakers!

Almond Meltaways

The giveaway will be open to all US residents and begins today, 12/3 and will end at 11PM on 12/9. I will announce the winner on my IG stories on Monday, 12/10. All the details can be found on my Instagram account (CLICK HERE).

Good luck and Happy Baking this holiday season! Enjoy!

Almond Meltaways

Almond Meltaways
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Almond Meltaways
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
14 mins
Total Time
29 mins
 

These delectable Almond Meltaways are buttery, light and crispy with loads of almond flavor! Perfect for your holiday cookie tray!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookie
Servings: 22 cookies
Calories: 152 kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Ingredients
  • 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Diamond of CA whole almonds, finely ground
  • 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup (one stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup shortening, room temperature
  • 2 tsp. almond extract
  • Diamond of CA whole almonds, for garnish
  • granulated sugar, for dipping
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, almonds, confectioners' sugar, corn starch and salt until well combined. Set aside.

  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with paddle attachment, combine butter and shortening. Beat on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add almond extract. Turn the mixer to low and slowly add the flour mixture, beating until you have a well combined ball of dough.

  4. Shape the dough into balls, about one tablespoon each and place on prepared tray, about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass that has been dipped in some granulated sugar and then press a whole almond into the center of each cookie.

  5. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until just lightly browned and firm when gently touched. Let stand on baking sheet for 5 minutes, before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts
Almond Meltaways
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 12mg1%
Potassium 31mg1%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 135IU3%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Karen says

    December 3, 2018 at 7:07 am

    For some reason, I cannot find the instructions for entering the giveaway on Instagram! I am new there and have only posted once. Those books look awesome and I would love to have them. Thanks

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 3, 2018 at 9:07 am

      It’s up! Good luck and Happy Holidays Karen!

      Reply
  2. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    December 3, 2018 at 8:09 am

    I agree – let’s not start talking about the gym just yet ;) I say that because I know I’m gonna want to enjoy all the holiday treats over the next few weeks and these look like a delicious place to start! Perfect with a tall glass of milk :) Pinned! Happy Monday to ya!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 3, 2018 at 9:08 am

      I know right Dawn?! I’m not going to be a holiday fun sucker! I’m all about the cookies!

      Reply
  3. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    December 3, 2018 at 8:38 am

    Almond flavor always remind me of the holidays because of a Swedish almond cake my family used to make around Christmas. I’ll have to try these cookies to relive that experience! They look PERFECT!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 3, 2018 at 9:08 am

      I really enjoy the almond flavor of these Kelsie! I hope you enjoy them!!

      Reply
  4. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

    December 3, 2018 at 8:41 am

    These cookies look amazing! I hear ya about eating waayyyy too many cookies! I keep baking and I’ve gotta try them – right? I can’t wait to give these almond meltaways a try! More cookies to eat!!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 3, 2018 at 9:09 am

      Yay! I knew I could count on you to join the party Kathy!

      Reply
  5. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says

    December 3, 2018 at 9:04 am

    These seriously look like they would melt in your mouth Mary Ann! What a perfect holiday cookie! And awesome giveaway too!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 3, 2018 at 9:09 am

      They do Leanne! I just love that almond flavor too!

      Reply
  6. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    December 3, 2018 at 9:14 am

    Loving these beautiful cookies! Simply perfect for the season :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 3, 2018 at 9:34 am

      Thanks Jennifer! I’m all about the nuts this season!

      Reply
  7. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

    December 3, 2018 at 9:40 am

    1. “buttery, light and crispy” <– gimme.
    2. These photos are SO gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 3, 2018 at 10:20 am

      Thanks so much Jennifer! I bet you’d love these!

      Reply
  8. Laura says

    December 3, 2018 at 10:04 am

    These almond cookies are so lovely, Mary Ann! I love anything almond, and I can almost smell these baking right here in my kitchen! Pinning so I can! Thanks for another great cookie recipe!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 3, 2018 at 10:23 am

      Yay! I hope you enjoy them Laura!

      Reply
  9. Kelly | Foodtasia says

    December 3, 2018 at 11:19 am

    Mary Ann, these cookies look delicious! I love their simplicity. I bet they’re so addictive!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 3, 2018 at 11:31 am

      They really are quite simple Kelly, but the flavor is anything but!

      Reply
  10. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    December 3, 2018 at 1:12 pm

    Triple the almond? These will surely go fast in my house!! I love their melty quality! Anything with almond at the holidays is a favorite of mine! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 3, 2018 at 1:26 pm

      Mine too Annie! I love the buttery, crisp texture of these and I bet you will too! Hope you give them a go!

      Reply
  11. Traci | Vanilla And Bean says

    December 3, 2018 at 1:14 pm

    What a mouthwatering cookie and such a generous giveaway! So many fabulous cookie books to love and share. No doubt they’ll be extra gym time to deal with come January. I’m attempting to get ahead of it now and make it a priority every day (really trying to motivate myself – lol!) Beautiful post Mare!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 3, 2018 at 1:30 pm

      Thanks so much Traci! It’s going to be tough! So many treats baking in my kitchen this holiday season!

      Reply
  12. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    December 3, 2018 at 2:38 pm

    These cookies look absolutely delicious, Mare!!!! I love almond everything, so these cookies have my mouth watering! I love that you used both butter and shortening too! I bet these just melt in your mouth!! I’d say they are perfect for a holiday cookie tray, but let’s be real, I don’t want to share! ;) Pinned! Cheers!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 3, 2018 at 4:12 pm

      Lol! The butter and shortening combo works perfectly with these Chey! Thanks for pinning!

      Reply
  13. Leigh Ann says

    December 3, 2018 at 3:14 pm

    What a great giveaway and those cookies are amazing! I will be adding these to my baking list!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 3, 2018 at 4:13 pm

      Yay! Hope you enjoy them Leigh Ann!

      Reply
  14. Natasha @ Salt & Lavender says

    December 3, 2018 at 10:31 pm

    These little bites of heaven would melt away ALL my stress! :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 3, 2018 at 10:34 pm

      Yes they would Natasha! I know you’d love them!

      Reply
  15. Matt Robinson says

    December 4, 2018 at 12:17 am

    You seriously have the luckiest neighbors!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 4, 2018 at 7:56 am

      Lol!

      Reply
  16. 2pots2cook says

    December 4, 2018 at 1:25 am

    I have a friend that has given baby son to the world a month ago after lot of bumpy days and tears. We ( several friends ) decided to make her Christmas cookies so she could enjoy the holidays just as every body would, so while making them I will send her our ( and yours too ) love and good wishes for her and her beautiful child. It’s all about Christmas, right ? Mary Ann, at the first glace, I knew this ones are perfect to enjoy and share. Thank you !

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 4, 2018 at 7:57 am

      That’s a lovely idea! I know she’ll just love these! Chistmas is the perfect time to share with the ones you love!

      Reply
  17. Kevin says

    December 4, 2018 at 2:17 pm

    These are a perfect cookie for a cookie exchange, so simple yet full of flavor – they’re great cookies!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 4, 2018 at 8:06 pm

      I LOVE how easy they are Kevin! And all that almond flavor!

      Reply
  18. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    December 5, 2018 at 10:39 am

    Gym? I don’t even know what that word means anymore ;) I was sold on these cookies as soon as I read ‘meltaways’. Yum!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 5, 2018 at 3:21 pm

      Lol! You’d LOVE these Katherine!

      Reply
  19. Marissa says

    December 5, 2018 at 4:16 pm

    Any cookie with the word ‘meltaway’ in the title has my full attention. We make an assortment of cookies to give to friends and neighbors and this just made the list!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 5, 2018 at 9:04 pm

      Yay! I know you’re going to love these Marissa! So happy they made the list!

      Reply
  20. Danielle Wolter says

    December 6, 2018 at 8:56 am

    I just fell in love. these cookies sound so buttery and delicious. I am a lover of all things almond, so I think I need these in my life!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 6, 2018 at 1:52 pm

      You’re going to love these Danielle!

      Reply
  21. Laura | Tutti Dolci says

    December 7, 2018 at 12:34 am

    I love almond cookies, these look heavenly!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 7, 2018 at 8:27 am

      Me too Laura! We’re loving these this season!

      Reply
  22. GS says

    December 9, 2018 at 12:50 am

    Please clarify if the nuts in this recipe are raw, unroasted and unsalted. So many different ways nuts are sold, want to make sure. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      December 9, 2018 at 8:40 am

      Hi Grace. The link for Diamond’s Whole Almonds is in the post. They are whole, unseasoned almonds. I bet you’re going to LOVE these cookies. They’re so easy to make and that triple almond flavor is fabulous. Happy Holidays!

      Reply
  23. guardian says

    January 10, 2019 at 1:40 pm

    Almonds are so energetic and healthy for a human body. which implies that this is far more healthier bcz of the addition of the milk though

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      January 10, 2019 at 4:55 pm

      I’ll go for a healthy cookie any day!

      Reply

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