Description
Almond cookies bring pure comfort straight from your kitchen to the plate. Crisp, nutty, and simple to whip up, these delightful treats will quickly become your new favorite sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 large egg white
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Garnish:
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 3 drops food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Blend 2 cups almond flour, 1 cup powdered sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly to eliminate any potential sugar lumps.
- Combine ½ teaspoon almond extract, 1 large egg white, and 2 tablespoons melted butter in a separate small bowl. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until a cohesive dough forms. The mixture will feel slightly tacky.
- Add a few drops of food coloring if desired. Fold carefully to distribute color evenly throughout the dough.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cold dough prevents excessive spreading during baking.
- Heat your oven to 325F. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick baking.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll into smooth balls. Maintain consistent size for uniform baking.
- Position dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. This prevents cookies from merging during baking.
- Gently press each ball with your palm to create a slight disc shape. Avoid flattening too dramatically.
- Decorate the top of each cookie with 2-3 sliced almonds. Press them lightly into the surface.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes at 325F. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Edges should turn light golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes. This helps them stabilize.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack. Allow them to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Refrigerating the dough helps prevent spreading and creates a more stable cookie texture during baking.
- Almond flour makes these cookies naturally gluten-free, perfect for those with wheat sensitivities or celiac diets.
- Gel food coloring provides more vibrant colors without adding extra liquid that could alter the dough’s consistency.
- For a nutty variation, replace some almond flour with finely ground toasted almonds to enhance the natural almond flavor.
- Prep Time: 45-50 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg