Description
Delightful Almond Cookies bring European elegance to your dessert table with their rich, nutty flavor. Crisp edges and tender centers make these treats a perfect companion to afternoon tea, inviting you to savor each delicate bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) light brown sugar
Flavor and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (50g) sliced almonds, toasted
- Additional sliced almonds for topping
- Additional sugar for topping
Instructions
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes airy and pale, approximately 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Incorporate egg and almond extract into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly until smooth and uniform.
- Prepare dry ingredients by whisking flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually integrate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Fold toasted sliced almonds into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Encase the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour to enhance structural integrity and flavor development.
- Heat oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Portion dough into tablespoon-sized spheres, then gently flatten each using palm or glass bottom.
- Optional: Embellish cookie tops with additional sliced almonds or a delicate sugar sprinkle for textural contrast.
- Arrange cookies on prepared sheets, maintaining 2-inch spacing to allow proper expansion during baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown, noting centers will appear soft but will solidify during cooling.
- Rest cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling and crisp texture development.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and ensure a perfect cookie shape during baking.
- Toast almonds beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the cookies.
- Adjust sugar levels for low-sugar diets by using alternative sweeteners like stevia or reducing overall sugar content.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain their soft texture and prevent them from becoming dry or crumbly.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg