Description
Crispy almond cookies are a delightful treat that brings joy to any occasion with their crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (120 g)
- Almond flour: 1 cup (100 g)
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup (150 g)
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (113 g), softened
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5 ml)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5 g)
- Sliced almonds: 1/2 cup (50 g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1 g)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly to form a disc shape.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Measure ingredients accurately for the best results.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies light and crispy.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet to firm up.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Crispy almond cookies, almond cookies, dessert, baking