Almond Cookies

Almond Cookies ... crispy and chewy. I made a few minor adjustments to the original recipe. These cookies were great. A perfect addition to your afternoon tea :) 


Almond Cookies
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 Recipe from Everyday Food

* Prep. Time : 30 minutes
* Cook Time : 12 - 15 minutes
* Makes : 32 cookies

Ingredients :

• 1 cup whole blanched almonds, toasted
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 large whole egg
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 large egg white

For Toasting Almonds :

• To toast the almonds, spread them on a rimmed baking sheet, and place in a preheated oven at 180 C.
• Remove when they're lightly golden brown and fragrant, about 6 minutes.
• Remove from sheet; let cool completely.
• Reserve 1/4 cup almonds ( about 28 - 32 ) for garnish. Place remaining 3/4 cup in a food processor; pulse until finely ground. Set aside.

For Cookies :

• Preheat oven to 180 C. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
• With an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy.
• Add whole egg and almond extract ; beat until smooth.
• In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
• Slowly add flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating just until incorporated.
• Mix in ground almonds.
• Using 1 teaspoonful per cookie, roll dough into balls.
• Place onto prepared sheet, at least 1 inch apart.
• Garnish each cookie with a reserved almond.
• Using your finger, press lightly each cookie.
• In a small bowl, lightly beat egg white with 1 teaspoon water; brush over cookies ( discard excess white ).

• Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.

• Let cool slightly; transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Thank you for stopping by! Hope you enjoy the recipe!!!