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Chewy Almond Cookies: Your New Favorite! Almond cookies: master these chewy, gluten-free delights in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick, elegant treat or spe

Chewy Almond Cookies: Your New Favorite!

Almond cookies: master these chewy, gluten-free delights in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick, elegant treat or special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: Dessert
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups (250 g) finely ground blanched almond flour
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar, for the dough
  • ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar, for rolling
  • 2 large egg whites (about 60–65 g), straight from the shell
  • 1-1 ½ teaspoons almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup sliced almonds, for coating

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a small baking tray with baking paper for immediate use.
  2. In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the almond flour, granulated sugar, powdered sugar (for the dough), and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Add the egg whites, almond extract, and vanilla extract, then stir with a spatula until a thick, paste-like dough forms that holds its shape.
  4. Prepare for rolling by placing the remaining powdered sugar (for rolling) in one small bowl and the sliced almonds in another.
  5. Scoop the dough into 6 equal portions per tray (about 1 tablespoon each), roll lightly in powdered sugar, then gently press into the sliced almonds to coat.
  6. Arrange the cookies on the prepared tray, spacing them about 2 inches (5 cm) apart, ensuring not to flatten them.
  7. Bake for 14–16 minutes, until the tops are cracked and matte and the bottoms are just beginning to turn a pale golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool on the tray for 10 minutes before carefully transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Enjoy your delicious chewy almond cookies!

Notes

- For the chewiest almond cookies, avoid overbaking. Pull them from the oven when the edges are just set and the centers still look slightly soft.
- Ensure your almond flour is finely ground and blanched for the best texture and color. Coarser flours can result in a drier, crumblier cookie.
- Storage: Store almond cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.