Description
Delightful Almond Paste Cookies blend Mediterranean charm with sweet simplicity, promising a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Crisp edges and tender centers invite you to savor each delectable bite of these irresistible homemade treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond paste
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Topping:
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for even cooking and easy cleanup.
- In a mixing bowl, break down the almond paste into fine crumbles, then incorporate sugar until thoroughly blended.
- Introduce egg whites and almond extract to the mixture, stirring until the consistency becomes smooth and uniform.
- Gradually fold in gluten-free flour, mixing carefully until a slightly sticky dough develops.
- Using a spoon, portion out small rounds of dough and gently roll each into a compact ball.
- Delicately press sliced almonds onto the surface of each dough ball, creating a decorative and crunchy topping.
- Transfer the prepared treats to the lined baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, watching for light golden edges as a sign of doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the treats to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to complete the cooling process.
Notes
- Enhance almond paste texture by warming it slightly at room temperature before crumbling, ensuring smoother mixing and better cookie consistency.
- Customize sweetness by adjusting sugar levels, using alternatives like coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener for lower-glycemic options.
- Prevent sticking by lightly coating hands with gluten-free flour when rolling dough balls, creating more uniform and professional-looking cookies.
- Maximize flavor by toasting sliced almonds briefly before pressing onto cookies, intensifying their nutty profile and adding delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg