Description
Delight your taste buds with soft and chewy almond paste cookies that are delicately sweet and full of nutty almond flavor. These gluten-free cookies are quick to prepare and perfect for festive gatherings, holiday platters, or as an everyday treat.
Ingredients
8 oz almond paste
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 large egg whites
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional, for garnish)
Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dough: In a large mixing bowl, break almond paste into small pieces. Add granulated and powdered sugar, mixing until crumbly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in egg whites, almond extract, and salt until the dough is smooth and sticky.
- Shape Cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Garnish: Press sliced almonds onto the top of each cookie, if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden at the edges.
- Cool and Dust: Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a decorative touch, drizzle with melted chocolate or add citrus zest.
If the dough is too soft, chill it for 20 minutes before shaping the cookies.
These cookies are naturally gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 18 cookies
- Calories: 120 kcal per cookie
