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Almond Cookies

5 from 1 vote
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Author: Catherine McCord
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 1 1/2 Cup Raw Almonds, divided
  • 1 Cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 Tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 Tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 Cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 Cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 Tsp almond extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Place 1 cup of almonds in a food processor and ground for 30 seconds.*
  • Place the ground almonds, flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl and combine.
  • Place the butter and sugar in a standing mixer (or bowl using a hand mixer) and cream for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the egg and almond extract and mix another minute.
  • Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture until combined.
  • Using a mini ice cream scoop or a heaping tablespoon, scoop out the dough and place on a Silpat or parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Place one almond in the middle of each cookie.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  • Cool and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g
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