Almond Cookies
Almond Cookies. Buttery, soft and chewy these cookies are made with almond flour, almond extract, and topped with slices of toasted almond!
Servings: 18 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup almond flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon baking powder. Mix together and set aside.
- Using a stand or a hand mixer, beat 1 cup unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add in 1 large egg, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Mix until well combined.
- Add the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Mix until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Cover the bowl of dough and place in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet pan with a parchment paper.
- Using a small cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough and place it on the baking sheet 2 inches apart. Gently press down the dough to flatten to about ½ inch thickness. Top with sliced almonds.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until just starting to brown along the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling.
Notes
Recipe yields 3 dozen cookies.
Storage:
- Cookie dough can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before baking.
- Store the baked cookies in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- You can freeze these cookies. Once the cookies have cooled to room temperature, store in a sealed freezer safe container or bag for 3-4 months. Remove from freezer and thaw at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cookies | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 328IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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