Description
Crisp almond cookies deliver delightful Mediterranean charm with their delicate crunch and nutty essence. Perfect companions for afternoon tea, these light treats will transport you to sunny coastal kitchens with each elegant bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Flour and Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) almond flour
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) all-purpose flour
Fat and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Topping:
- Sliced almonds for topping
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie preparation.
- Using an electric mixer, blend butter and sugar until achieving a creamy, aerated consistency.
- Incorporate egg and almond extract, mixing thoroughly to ensure uniform distribution.
- Separately combine almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a clean mixing bowl.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until just integrated without overmixing.
- Form compact dough balls approximately one inch in diameter, spacing them evenly on prepared baking sheet.
- Delicately press each cookie with fingertips or fork tines to create a slightly flattened surface.
- Artfully arrange sliced almonds atop each cookie for decorative crunch and enhanced flavor profile.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for subtle golden edges indicating perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize structure before transferring to wire cooling rack.
- Ensure complete cooling to room temperature for achieving optimal crisp texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth, even creaming that creates a light, fluffy texture.
- Use a light touch when mixing dry and wet ingredients to prevent tough, dense cookies.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps prevent spreading and maintains crisp edges.
- For gluten-free variation, replace all-purpose flour with a certified gluten-free flour blend, maintaining the same measurement.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 104 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg