Description
These Thin and Crispy Almond Cookies are buttery, nutty, and delightfully crunchy. Perfect for a quick sweet treat or a lovely accompaniment to your afternoon tea or coffee.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Additional:
- ½ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently fold in the sliced almonds.
- Bake: Drop rounded teaspoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, flatten the dough slightly before baking.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain crisp texture.
- Pair with tea or coffee for a delightful treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
