Description
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, almond cookies are the ultimate easy recipe for nutty dessert lovers. Whether you’re searching for quick breakfast bakes, healthy snack options, or gluten-free food ideas, these chewy almond cookies check every box. With a lightly sweet flavor and topped with sliced almonds and powdered sugar, they’re elegant enough for dinner ideas and simple enough for weekday treats.
Ingredients
2 cups almond flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Sliced almonds (for topping)
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix almond flour, sugar, and salt until well combined.
3. Whip egg whites in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.
4. Gently fold whipped egg whites into dry mixture, add almond and vanilla extracts.
5. Shape dough into small balls and place on baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
6. Press sliced almonds onto each cookie.
7. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until edges are golden.
8. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
9. Once completely cooled, dust cookies with powdered sugar.
Notes
Use superfine almond flour for smoother texture.
Make sure egg whites reach soft peak stage—not stiff.
Always let cookies cool before dusting to keep powdered sugar from melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg