Almond Butter Cookies
Melt in your mouth almond butter cookies are soft and chewy with a rich buttery almond flavor! This sweet treat is easy to make and you won’t be able to resist one fresh out of the oven.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup +1 tablespoon all purpose flour (at least 11% protein)
- 1 pinch salt*
- ½ cup finely chopped almonds
- ½ cup butter softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon almond flavoring
*If you use unsalted butter then add ¼ teaspoon of salt.
EXTRAS
- 2-3 tablespoons almond slivers
Instructions
- You can either purchase already chopped almonds or you can finely chop them yourself, with either a food processor or blender. You might want to roast the nuts first. In a pre-heated 350F (180C) oven roast for 6-8 minutes then immediately move to a clean bowl to cool before chopping.
- In a large bowl whisk the flour, salt and chopped almonds.
- In the mixing bowl cream the butter, sugar and flavoring for 2 minutes. Slowly add the dry ingredients and combine. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Line 1-2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into 1 - 1½ inch balls, place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Lightly flatten with a fork top with 2-3 almond slivers. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Let cool on pan 5-10 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes
Almond butter cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.
You can also freeze them for up to 3 months. It’s best to store them in the freezer in an airtight container with a piece of parchment paper between the cookies so you can remove them one at a time.
You can also make the cookie dough ahead of time. Keep the dough in the fridge for up to 3 days or store cookie dough balls in the freezer for up to 3 months.
If frozen, thaw dough balls before proceeding with baking instructions. You could also store it frozen in a log shape then slice and bake.
Nutrition
Calories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 203IUCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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