Sand Dollar Cookies

These delightful Sand Dollar Cookies are not only tasty, but they also look like beautiful seashells. The almond-flavored cookies feature a sand dollar pattern, making them ideal for beach-themed parties or a sweet summer treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

Instructions:

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy

Stir in the vanilla extract

Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until a smooth dough forms

Divide the dough into two equal portions

In one portion, mix in the finely chopped almonds

Wrap both portions in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Take out the almond dough from the refrigerator and form small balls about the size of a tablespoon

In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cocoa powder

Roll each almond dough ball in the cocoa-sugar mixture to coat it entirely

Place the coated balls on the prepared baking sheet, pressing down gently to flatten them slightly

Using a cookie stamp or the back of a fork, press a sand dollar pattern onto each cookie

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely