Almond Cookies in 15 Minutes
Almond Cookies – soft, melt-in-your-mouth treats with a subtle nutty flavor. Quick and easy to make, perfect for snacks, tea, or sharing with friends!
Equipment
- bowl
- mixer
- Piping bag with star nozzle
- Baking Paper
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup unsalted butter, softened (150 g)
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar (80 g)
- 1 small egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- ⅓ cup ground almonds (35 g )
- 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour (170 g)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (20 g )
- A pinch of salt
- Almonds for decoration whole or crushed, optional
Instructions
- Cream softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract, then mix until combined.
- Fold in ground almonds, flour, cornstarch, and salt until a smooth dough forms.
- Pipe or scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Chill cookies in the fridge for 15 minutes to keep their shape.
- Decorate with whole or crushed almonds if desired.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 13–15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving and enjoy soft, flavorful almond cookies!
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Notes
- Dough can be made ahead and chilled for longer to bake fresh cookies later.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Can freeze unbaked piped cookies for up to 1 month.