Source: Iuliia_n, AdobeStockHomemade baked goods are wonderful because they can be so diverse. For example, cookies aren't just shortbread, cottage cheese, or other familiar doughs. Today, we invite you to make almond cookies, which are especially popular in French cuisine. We're sharing 15 of the best recipes!
1. Classic Almond Cookies
Source: mirtesen.ruThis is the principle by which macarons are made. So you can assemble them in pairs with a filling.
You will need: 85 g powdered sugar, 85 g almond flour, 1 egg white.
Preparation: Mix the sifted flour with powdered sugar. Separately, beat the egg white until stiff peaks form and gradually add the dry ingredients. Mix the dough, spoon round cookies onto parchment paper, and bake for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Almond Cookies with Cognac
Source: klublady.ruInstead of cognac, you can use brandy or aromatic Amaretto liqueur.
You will need: 200 g almond flour, 1 egg, 100 g sugar, 1 tbsp cocoa, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tbsp cognac, powdered sugar, almonds.
Preparation: Beat the egg with sugar until fluffy, then add the cognac. After that, add the sifted almond flour, baking powder, and cocoa. Form small balls from the resulting dough, roll them in powdered sugar, and decorate with almond kernels. Bake the cookies for 15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Almond Cookies from Raw Almonds
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruYou can even use unpeeled almonds.
You will need: 130 g egg whites, 400 g sugar, 230 g almonds, 1 pinch of salt.
Preparation: Grind 250 g of sugar with almonds into a fine crumb – the finer, the better. Beat the egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form, gradually adding the remaining sugar. Gently combine both mixtures and pipe the cookies onto parchment paper using a pastry bag. Bake the cookies in the oven for 30-35 minutes at 140 degrees Celsius.
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4. Almond Cookies with Cocoa
Source: foodinteres.ruThese cookies turn out with beautiful, appetizing cracks.
You will need: 200 g almond flour, 1 egg, 100 g sugar, 2 tbsp cocoa, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 pinches vanilla, 2 pinches cinnamon.
Preparation: Beat the egg with sugar until foamy. Add the sifted dry ingredients, mix the dough, and form balls. Place the cookies on parchment paper and bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
5. Almond Cookies with Boiled Yolks
Source: za-edoy.ruA very unusual dough preparation method that definitely deserves attention.
You will need: 280 g butter, 300 g flour, 7 g baking powder, 50 g almond flour, 70 g powdered sugar, 60 g boiled egg yolks, thick jam, 40 g almonds, 1 pinch of salt.
Preparation: Mix flour, baking powder, and salt with grated cold butter, rub everything into crumbs. Then add almond flour, powdered sugar, and mashed yolks.
Knead the dough until smooth, refrigerate for 1 hour, form small cookies, and make an indentation in each. Fill with a little jam, sprinkle with chopped almonds, and bake for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Almond Cookies with Orange Zest
Source: pinterest.comTo make the cookies even more aromatic, add a little cinnamon and spices.
You will need: 250 g almond flour, 85 g powdered sugar, 3 egg yolks, 1 tbsp melted butter, 1/2 orange, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp vanilla sugar.
Preparation: Zest half an orange and mix all ingredients until smooth. Form small balls, flatten them, and sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired. Bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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7. Almond Cookies with Chocolate Layer
Source: klublady.ruIncredibly delicious almond cookies especially for sweet tooths.
You will need: 300 g almond flour, 100 g chocolate, 150 g sugar, 3 tbsp wheat flour, 3 egg whites, 100 g cream cheese, 1 pinch of salt.
Preparation: Beat egg whites with sugar and salt until stiff peaks form. Gradually add regular and almond flour, mix the dough, and spoon cookies onto parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. During this time, mix melted chocolate with cream cheese. Spread the cream on the bottom of the cookies and assemble them in pairs.
8. Almond Cookies with Sour Cream
Source: aroma-avenue.ruBefore baking, you can sprinkle the cookies with chopped nuts.
You will need: 70 g butter, 2 tbsp sour cream, 13 tbsp almond flour, 70 g sugar, 1 egg.
Preparation: Beat soft butter with sugar, then add the egg and sour cream. Gradually add almond flour and mix the dough. Refrigerate for 1 hour, shape, and bake the cookies for 20-30 minutes in the oven at 170 degrees Celsius.
9. Chocolate Almond Cookies
Source: pinterest.comWe recommend using high-quality dark chocolate for a rich flavor.
You will need: 4 egg whites, 2.5 cups powdered sugar, 3 tbsp cocoa, 2 tbsp flour, 1 tsp instant coffee, 1 tbsp water, 1 cup almonds, 100 g chocolate.
Preparation: Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form with sifted powdered sugar. Add coffee, flour, cocoa, and water, and beat again. Then fold in chopped almonds and chocolate. Spoon the cookies onto parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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10. Butter Almond Cookies
Source: cocinatis.comThese cookies have a more familiar texture but the same vibrant almond flavor.
You will need: 150 g wheat flour, 100 g almond flour, 150 g butter, 110 g powdered sugar, 1 egg, 50 g cocoa, 1 pinch of salt.
Preparation: Beat soft butter with powdered sugar and salt. Add the egg, then both types of flour and cocoa. Mix the dough, shape the cookies, and bake in the oven for about 30 minutes at 160 degrees Celsius.
11. Almond Cookies with Banana
Source: za-edoy.ruNot only delicious, but also healthy – without sugar and wheat flour.
You will need: 1 cup almond flour, 1 pinch baking soda, 1 pinch cinnamon, 1 pinch salt, 2 bananas, 1 tsp honey.
Preparation: Blend bananas with honey, add the remaining ingredients, and mix the dough. Spoon the cookies onto parchment paper and bake for approximately 25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
12. No-Bake Almond Cookies with Dates
Source: ok.ruAnother original healthy recipe for almond cookies, though not the simplest in terms of ingredients.
You will need: 1 cup almonds, 10 dates, 1/2 cup almond or coconut oil, 2 tsp cocoa, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp salt.
Preparation: Blend almonds into crumbs, add dates and almond oil, and blend again. Add salt, vanilla extract, and cocoa, and blend once more. Form small cookies from the dough and refrigerate for a couple of hours to set.
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13. Lenten Almond Cookies
Source: fotostrana.ruAn original recipe where orange juice is used as the liquid component.
You will need: 220 g flour, 120 g almonds, 100 g sugar, 100 ml orange juice, 50 ml vegetable oil, 1 tsp lemon zest, 4 g baking powder.
Preparation: Blend almonds with sugar in a blender. Add sifted flour, baking powder, and lemon zest. Pour in orange juice with vegetable oil, mix the dough, and form small cookies. Bake for 15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
14. Healthy Almond Cookies
Source: dzen.ruTo get beautiful cracks when baking, sprinkle the cookies with rice flour or dry coconut cream.
You will need: 100 ml almond milk, 60 g honey, 50 g coconut oil, 80 g almond flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 140 g cornstarch, spices.
Preparation: Melt honey with coconut oil, add almond milk, and mix. Add almond flour with spices and baking powder, then add cornstarch in parts. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes, spoon the cookies onto parchment paper, and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden at 180 degrees Celsius.
15. Almond Cookies with Lemon
Source: recipes-home.ruWhen just zest in the dough isn't enough – choose this recipe!
You will need: 2 eggs, 200 g almonds, 200 g flour, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 100 g sugar, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 egg yolk, 3 lemons, 200 g butter.
Preparation: Grind almonds into crumbs and mix with sugar, soft butter, flour, eggs, and lemon juice. Mix and refrigerate the dough for 1-2 hours. Roll it into a log and cut into 5 mm thick, approximately 5 cm diameter slices. Top with thin lemon slices and sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake the cookies in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.