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Almond Cookies

Irresistibly Chewy Almond Cookies with Sweet Frangipane

These Almond Cookies feature a chewy texture and a delightful frangipane center, making them an irresistible dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 3/4 cup Granulated White Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar light brown preferred
  • 2 large Egg Yolks
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure preferred
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract substitute with vanilla if needed
  • 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour measure accurately
  • 1/2 cup Ground Almonds almond flour is a substitute
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder ensure fresh
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda ensure fresh
  • 1/4 tsp Salt to taste
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds can substitute with walnuts or pecans

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix in ground almonds and all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt until smooth.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream softened unsalted butter with brown and granulated sugars using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add the egg yolks and extracts, mixing until combined. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients and ground almonds until just combined.
  4. Using a large cookie scoop, portion the dough into balls and place them on a lined baking sheet. Create a small indentation in the center of each ball and fill with frangipane, topping with sliced almonds.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 12-13.5 minutes until lightly golden. Use a circular cookie cutter to shape while warm if needed.
  6. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Measure accurately for best results and avoid overmixing to maintain chewy texture.

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