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Almond Cookies
5 from 36 votes

Almond Cookies

These Almond Cookies are tender treats made by whisking egg whites with salt, almond and vanilla extracts, then folding in granulated sugar and almond flour. The dough chills before being rolled into small balls coated in confectioners' sugar, which bake into light, slightly cracked cookies with a soft interior. The recipe uses superfine almond flour for a delicate texture and a pronounced nutty flavor.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 28 cookies
Calories: 105 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek, Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 egg large, whites
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2½ cups almond flour see note
  • About 1 cup confectioners’ sugar for rolling

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites, salt, almond extract, and vanilla extract until frothy. Whisk in the granulated sugar until combined. Add the almond flour and stir with a spoon until the dough comes together into a cohesive mass. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until ready to bake.
  2. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and position two racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Place the confectioners’ sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll the dough into 1¼-inch balls, then roll each ball in the confectioners’ sugar to coat thoroughly. If the dough is sticky or hard to handle, just dust your hands with a little confectioners’ sugar to make it easier to work with.
  4. Arrange the balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the pans from top to bottom and front to back halfway through, until the cookies are puffed, cracked, pale on top, and golden on the bottom. They should be a little crisp outside but remain soft inside.
  5. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Be gentle when handling them, as they will be delicate until they are cool.

Notes

  • Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze cooled cookies in layers separated by parchment paper for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
  • Freeze dough shaped into balls (without sugar coating) on parchment-lined trays, then transfer to freezer bags; freeze up to 3 months.
  • Thaw dough balls at room temperature before rolling in confectioners' sugar and baking.
  • Superfine almond flour from blanched almonds is recommended for best texture and flavor.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 105kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 5g (8%) Sodium 48mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 28 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 105

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 105kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 5g 8%
Sodium 48mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.