Chia Seed Almond Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon milk, if needed

Method

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Spread sliced almonds on a small baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring once, until fragrant and lightly golden. Cool, then chop roughly.

   5:00 · Toast almonds
3. 3

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, chia seeds, baking powder, and salt.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Beat in the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract until smooth.

6. 6

   Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until just combined, stirring in the toasted chopped almonds. If the dough seems dry, mix in the milk a teaspoon at a time.

7. 7

   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to about 1/4 inch thickness.

8. 8

   Cut the dough into rounds with a 2-inch cookie cutter and arrange on the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart.

9. 9

   Bake until the edges are lightly golden, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through.

   10:00 · Bake biscuits
10. 10

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

    5:00 · Cool on sheet