Crispy Almond Cookies
These crispy almond cookies are perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, featuring toasted almonds for a rich, nutty flavor. Ideal for holiday baking, they come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120g) whole almonds, toasted and roughly chopped
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread almonds evenly on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Set aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined. Fold in toasted almonds by hand.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Lightly flatten each ball to about ¼ inch thick.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges turn golden brown. Watch closely after 10 minutes.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
If cookies spread too much, chill dough for 15-20 minutes before baking. Bake closer to 12 minutes for softer cookies and check often. Use parchment or silicone mats to prevent sticking. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat stale cookies at 300°F for 5 minutes to refresh crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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