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Almond Cookies

Chewy Almond Cookies with Sweet Frangipane Centers

These chewy almond cookies with frangipane centers are a delightful treat, merging soft cookie textures with a rich almond flavor.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Granulated White Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Use flaxseed meal mixed with water for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Pure recommended
  • 2 teaspoons Almond Extract Can substitute with orange extract
  • 1 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for gluten-free option
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Consider using sea salt
For the Frangipane Center
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1/3 cup Granulated White Sugar
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 1/4 cup Ground Almonds Almond flour works well
  • 1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free, swap with gluten-free flour
  • a pinch Salt
For Topping
  • 1/3 cup Sliced Almonds Crushed pistachios can be used

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed and set aside.
  3. Cream room temperature butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  4. Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the creamed mixture, mixing until pale and fluffy (1-2 minutes).
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients and remaining ground almonds, mixing on low speed until just combined, careful not to over-mix.
  6. 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.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 12-13.5 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
  8. 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

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These almond cookies can be made gluten-free and can be topped with various ingredients for customization.

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