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Almond Cookies Recipe
by Ambreen

Almond Cookies

Almond Cookies ... crispy and chewy. A perfect addition to your afternoon tea :)

Rating: 5/5
Avg. 5/5 1 vote
Prep time: Pakistan Pakistani
Cook time: Servings: 32 cokies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole blanched almonds, toasted
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large whole egg, plus 1 large egg white
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. To toast the almonds, spread them on a rimmed baking sheet, and place in a 180 C oven. Remove when they're golden brown and fragrant, about 7-10 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 180 C.Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Reserve 1/4 cup almonds (about 28) for garnish. Place remaining 3/4 cup in a food processor; pulse until finely ground.
  4. With an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy.
  5. Add whole egg and almond extract ; beat until smooth.
  6. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  7. Slowly add flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating just until incorporated.
  8. Mix in ground almonds.
  9. Using 1 teaspoonful per cookie, roll dough into balls.
  10. Place onto prepared sheets, at least 1 inch apart.
  11. Garnish each cookie with a reserved almond.
  12. In a small bowl, lightly beat egg white with 1 teaspoon water; brush over cookies (discard excess white).
  13. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes, rotating sheets from and back to front halfway through.
  14. Let cool slightly; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.