Almond Cookies Recipe

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 the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl, mix almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture; mix until combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients; mix until a dough forms.

Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Scoop out a portion of dough and flatten it in your hand.

Place a whole almond in the center and wrap the dough around it, forming a ball.

Place the cookie balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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