Homemade Vanilla Almond Cookies Recipe - Perfect for Any Occasion!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

almond flour

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Oat flour is gluten-free and can be made at home.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener.

Cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 1/2 cup of sugar until light and fluffy using a handheld mixer.

Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and mix to incorporate.

Add 3 egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

In a separate bowl, sift together 2 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.

Cover the dough with saran wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.

Use a tablespoon ice cream scooper to portion out the dough and roll into balls.

Shape the dough into crescents by rolling it in your hands and pinching the ends.

Place cookies on a baking sheet, spacing them about 1.5 inches apart.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until the tips are golden.

Let the cookies cool for 10-15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Dust the cooled cookies with 1 cup of powdered sugar.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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