Almond Cookie Recipe #GlutenFree

 Usually, when people describe their baked goods as “gluten free,” I pause. The phrase usually means the cookies or cakes are dry, or the texture is off, or the flavor needs a little… help. Well, I’m offering this almond cookie recipe that is just scrumptious. Think of these as delicious cookies that happen to be gluten-free.

Almond Cookies

Makes about 18 cookies

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup light brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups almond flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Wholealmonds for decorating

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350º F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place sugar and butter in a mixing bowl and cream together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add egg and almond extract and beat until fully incorporated.
3. Add almond flour, salt, and baking powder to wet ingredients and stir using a spoon until just combined.
4. Scoop the dough onto the cookie sheet. (I used a medium size cookie scoop.) Press the dough lightly to flatten a bit. Top with almonds and press them lightly into the dough.
5. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until edges are golden.
6. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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