Description
Indulge in the delightful world of almond cookies with this exceptional recipe! These chewy almond treats feature a delectable frangipane center, topped with sliced almonds and a light dusting of powdered sugar. Each bite offers a perfect balance of nutty flavor and soft texture, making them ideal for any occasion—from casual gatherings to festive celebrations. Easy to prepare, these cookies are not only a visual delight but also a crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed with coffee, tea, or as part of a dessert platter. Bake a batch today and treat yourself and your loved ones to these irresistible homemade almond delights!
Ingredients
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- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/3 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp ground almonds
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (for base dough)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 egg yolks (room temperature)
- Sliced almonds (for topping)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, almond extract, ground almonds, all-purpose flour, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cream softened butter with brown and white sugars until fluffy; add egg yolks one at a time along with vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
- Fold the cookie dough into the base dough until fully incorporated.
- Scoop out portions of dough onto the prepared sheet; press slightly in the center.
- Top each cookie with sliced almonds and dust with powdered sugar.
- Bake for about 13 minutes or until edges are golden; cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg