Description
Delicious almond cookies that are soft in the center and crunchy at the edges, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup frangipane (optional for a soft center)
- Sliced almonds (for topping)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Gradually fold in the almond flour and salt, and mix until a moist dough forms. Optionally, add in the frangipane.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Press a sliced almond into the top of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden.
- Let cool on the sheet briefly, then transfer to a cooling rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
These cookies can be adapted with seasonal flavors or toppings like citrus zest or a chocolate drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg