How to Make Almond Cookies (Soft and Chewy)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a dairy-free option, while margarine is often less expensive.

almond flour

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Oat flour is a gluten-free alternative, while all-purpose flour is more economical.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

whole almonds

🥗Healthier: sliced almonds

💰Cheaper: chopped nuts

Sliced almonds are lower in calories, while chopped nuts can be less expensive.

Preheat oven to 350F (175C).

In a large bowl combine almond flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, lemon zest and salt.

In a separate bowl beat egg white until foamy.

Add beaten egg white, vanilla extract, rose water, almond extract, lemon juice to the flour mixture and stir until combined.

Shape the dough into small balls and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Decorate each cookie with an almond (optional).

Bake for 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden (the cookies shouldn’t be too golden, otherwise they will dry out). Allow to cool before serving.

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