Almond Butter Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (113 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) almond extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups (360 g) almond flour
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds for topping

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the cold cubed unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to combine fully.

2. 2

   Add flavorings and salt: Stir in the almond extract, vanilla extract, and salt to the mixture, blending until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

3. 3

   Incorporate almond flour: Gradually add the almond flour to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until the dough forms a cohesive and slightly sticky consistency.

4. 4

   Shape the cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie slightly with your fingers or the bottom of a glass.

5. 5

   Add almond topping: Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the tops of each cookie, pressing them lightly to adhere to the dough surface.

6. 6

   Bake the cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies in the center rack for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden and the cookies are set but still soft in the center.

7. 7

   Cool and serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy once cooled or slightly warm.