Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and egg yolk until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract, almond extract, ground almonds, all-purpose flour, and salt, set aside.
- In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed and set aside.
- Cream room temperature butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the creamed mixture, mixing until pale and fluffy (1-2 minutes).
- Gradually add dry ingredients and remaining ground almonds, mixing on low speed until just combined, careful not to over-mix.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough into 18 equal balls. Place on a baking sheet and indent each ball. Fill each indent with frangipane mixture and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 12-13.5 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
- Use a cookie cutter to shape each cookie while warm. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
These almond cookies can be made gluten-free and can be topped with various ingredients for customization.
