These gluten-free almond cookies are ideal for those looking for a quick and irresistible dessert. Their texture is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, with an intense almond flavor and a light vanilla aroma. Perfect for breakfast, a snack or to serve with tea! 🍪✨
Quick
Gluten free
👥 Servings: 3-4 people
💰 Cost: Low
⏱️ Preparation time: 5 min
⏱️ Rest time: 10 min
🔋 Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
For about 15 almond cookies:
- 200g (7 oz) almond flour
- 80g (2.8 oz) icing sugar
- 1 egg white
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (or grated lemon zest)
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 20g (0.7 oz) whole almonds for decorating
Preparation
How to make almond cookies
- Prepare the dough: In a bowl, mix the almond flour with the powdered sugar. Add the egg white and vanilla extract, mixing with a spatula until the dough is smooth. If the dough is too dry, add a teaspoon of honey to make it softer.
- Form the cookies: Take small portions of dough and form balls the size of a walnut. Place them on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and flatten them slightly with the back of a spoon. Decorate each cookie with a whole almond in the center.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 180°C for 10 minutes, until they are lightly golden on the surface. Let them cool completely before enjoying them (they will solidify as they cool).
Sustainable Tips ♻️
Organic almonds: Choose almonds from sustainable cultivations for a reduced environmental impact. More info on Fairtrade Italia.
Alternative sweeteners: If you want to reduce refined sugar, you can use coconut sugar or honey for a more natural sweetness
Cocoa variant: If you love chocolate, add 10g of bitter cocoa powder to the dough for a more intense flavor.
