Description
Delicious almond cookies with a delightful crunch and soft, chewy center, perfect for tea time or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- Sliced almonds for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms.
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Top each cookie with sliced almonds, if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the aroma fills your kitchen.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a crunchier cookie, bake a couple of minutes longer. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg