Almond Cookies
Indulge in the delightful world of almond cookies, a perfect blend of chewy texture and rich flavors. These cookies feature a frangipane center surrounded by a soft almond base, topped with crunchy sliced almonds and dusted with powdered sugar. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or treating yourself to a sweet snack, these almond cookies will charm your taste buds with their nutty aroma and satisfying bite. Easy to make and impressively delicious, they are an ideal companion for tea time or dessert platters.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baking
Ingredients
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- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 cup ground almonds
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (for frangipane)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- Sliced almonds (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar. Mix in egg yolk, vanilla, almond extract, ground almonds, flour, and salt until well blended.
- For the frangipane center, cream softened butter and sugars together before adding egg yolks one at a time. Stir in remaining ingredients until smooth.
- Form small balls from the cookie base, place frangipane filling in the center, and wrap dough around it to seal.
- Position on the baking sheet, top with sliced almonds, and bake for about 13 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (36g)
- Calories: 157
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 24mg
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