Buttery, crunchy, chewy, all at the same time, these Almond Cookies are the perfect bake for Christmas. Check out the easy recipe and make these at home. Here is how to make Almond Cookies Recipe.
Almond Cookies has that old fashioned flavour, and each and every bite of these cookies reminds you of your childhood. So so good! If you have never tried these or want to relive your childhood and love Almond, then you should definitely make them at home to serve along with your Tea or Coffee.
Learn how to make these Almond Cookies, which gets ready in under 30 minutes and is super easy to make. If you make just once, I am sure these cookies will be a regular bake at your home.
They are also loved by the kids due to its soft and crispy texture, and can be packed in their snacks box too.
So what are you waiting for? Just follow the recipe and make these divine cookies, may be for your next tea party.
What is an Almond Cookie?
Almond Cookie, a really simple and quick cookie that gets its flavour from chopped almonds and almond extract. The other ingredients used to make this melt in mouth cookies are the standard cookie ingredients which includes all purpose flour, brown sugar, eggs, butter and baking powder.
It also gets a subtle flavour of Vanilla from Vanilla extract, which makes these cookies even tastier.
These cookies definitely remind me of sugar cookies, not the cut-out kind but the good old-fashioned sugar cookie, which is soft and full of flavour. You can garnish these delicious cookies with sliced or whole almonds and store it in an air tight container for about a week.
You can even use whole wheat flour, instead of all purpose flour to make these cookies healthier.
Another almond cookies that are absolute favourite at home are Almond Crescent Cookies and , Chinese Almond Cookies, which are also perfect for Christmas and Chinese New Year.
Can you freeze Almond Cookies?
Yes, you can freeze them. I usually have zero control when it comes to these cookies. You will always find me pulling them out, thawing them and then eating them.
And if you also have some leftover cookies at home, then freeze them. After baking, let these cookies come to room temperature.
Once it is done, you can freeze them in a freezer ziplock bag or an air tight container for about 2 to 3 months. Don’t forget to thaw it before you want to eat these frozen cookies again.
How to make gluten free Almond Cookies?
To make Gluten Free Almond cookies, either you can use Almond meal or can substitute the all purpose flour with gluten free flour. Well, in these cookies, the Almond meal works better.
If you want to make these Gluten Free Almond cookies, you just need 5 ingredients that includes almond flour, softened butter, sugar, salt and vanilla extract. Yeah, its that easy peasy.
How to make Almond Cookies Step by Step
Pre heat the oven to 350 Degrees F (180 Degrees C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Whisk butter and sugar and light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Add flour and baking powder and mix well.
Fold in the almonds.
Scoop out 1 tbsp dough and make a ball. Gently press the ball with your palms.
Arrange the cookies on the baking sheer keeping a distance of 1 inch between each cookie.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are browned. Transfer the cookies on a wire rack and let them cool completely. Store in an airtight container for upto a week.
Crispy Almond Cookies Recipe
Almond Cookies Recipe
Buttery, crunchy, chewy, all at the same time, these Almond Cookies are the perfect bake for Christmas. Check out the easy recipe and make these at home. Here is how to make Almond Cookies Recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
- 1 cup Brown Sugar Packed
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp Almond Extract
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 cup Almonds Thinly sliced
Instructions
Pre heat the oven to 350 Degrees F (180 Degrees C).
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Whisk butter and sugar and light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Add flour and baking powder and mix well.
Fold in the almonds.
Scoop out 1 tbsp dough and make a ball.
Gently press the ball with your palms.
Arrange the cookies on the baking sheer keeping a distance of 1 inch between each cookie.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are browned.
Transfer the cookies on a wire rack and let them cool completely.
Store in an airtight container for upto a week.
Recipe Notes
You can press the cookies flatter to make then even more crunchy.
Make eggless version of these cookies by skip adding the eggs and instead add 2 tbsp yogurt.
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Priyanka
How much almond flour should we add for gluten free almond flour cookie?
Neha Mathur
Replace the same amount as all purpose flour.