Description
These Crispy Almond Cookies are the perfect combination of buttery, sweet, and nutty flavors. With a delightful crunch from sliced almonds, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just craving a tasty treat, this recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Additional:
- 1 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Combine ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the sliced almonds.
- Bake: Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra crunch, sprinkle the tops with a little turbinado sugar before baking.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
