Almond Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 24 whole almonds, for topping
• 1 large egg, beaten, for egg wash

Method

1. 1

   In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together with a hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

   3:00 · Cream butter and sugar
2. 2

   Beat in the almond flour, egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract until well combined.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. 4

   Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in two additions, mixing on low speed until just combined and a soft dough forms.

5. 5

   Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator until firm enough to handle, about 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

7. 7

   Roll the dough into 24 balls, about 1 tablespoon each, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

8. 8

   Flatten each ball slightly with your palm, brush the tops with beaten egg, and press one whole almond into the center of each cookie.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are lightly golden, 12 to 15 minutes.

   12:00 · Bake cookies
10. 10

    Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

    5:00 · Cool on baking sheet