Ingredients
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- 13.25 oz yellow cake mix box, Betty Crocker brand preferred*
- ½ cup unsalted butter (113 g), melted, slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- ¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 7 oz almond paste, trader joe's preferred*
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (28 g), room temp, softened
- 1 ½ cup sliced almonds (130 g), lightly toasted*
- 2 tbsp turbinado sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (28 g), melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the dry cake mix, melted butter, large eggs, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Mix until a thick, sticky dough forms.
- Let the dough rest uncovered for 10-15 minutes while preparing the filling.
Last Step:
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For best results, use quality almond paste and lightly toast the almonds for a richer flavor.
Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg