These easy Almond Cookies are great for any day!  April 9th is Almond Cookie Day, so let’s celebrate with these simple almond biscuits!

These easy almond cookies are a perfect choice for almond lovers who crave that nutty flavor in every bite. Made with simple ingredients like almond extract, softened butter, and sliced almonds, this recipe is a treat for any occasion, whether it’s Christmas time or a cozy afternoon with a cup of tea. 

Their soft center and slight crunch from the sliced almonds make them the best chewy almond cookies to bake at home.

These are fun and festive almond biscuits with a nice almond flavor and are mildly sweet. They truly taste just like the Chinese Almond Cookies that you find at a restaurant.

Almond cookies are one of my mom’s favorite cookies and I cannot wait to share this recipe. These cookies are great with a cup of tea and have lots of almond flavor. 

But I have to mention that April 9th marks another important day here at Organized Island.

April marks my blogversary! I want to thank all of you for your visits, comments, and emails! Also thanks for connecting on social. If you are following me on Instagram, let me know. That is where I share the latest happenings and behind the scenes shopping and dining.

I started this blog to share tips on making the most of your time. It is a special day, so I thought it would be fun to celebrate with cookies! These delicious almond butter cookies are really good. 

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Perfect Texture: These cookies are soft in the center with just the right amount of crunch on the outside.
• Nutty Almond Flavor: With almond extract and sliced almonds, these cookies offer lots of almond flavor in each bite.
• Simple Ingredients: Made with pantry basics like all purpose flour, sugar, and butter.
• Great for Any Occasion: These make a great addition to a Christmas cookie tray or a sweet treat for a regular day.
• Easy Steps: You can whip up these cookies in no time with minimal equipment—just a large mixing bowl, a wooden spoon, and a cookie scoop.

These cookies are light and airy and slightly crisp and the almond taste is delicious. These are perfect for tea or dessert and make a nice treat to bake for friends. I received this recipe from a friend whose family owned a bakery near Chinatown many years ago.

Ingredients for simple almond cookies

• Softened butter
• Sugar
• Egg
• Flour
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Almond extract
• Sliced almonds
• Egg white, beaten

Equipment

• large mixing bowl
• parchment papper
• baking sheet
• wire rack
• hand or stand mixer (optional)

How to make this almond cookie recipe

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
2. Cream butter and sugar, then add egg and almond extract in a large bowl. 
3. Mix the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl. Blend flour mixture into butter mixture.
4. Roll into 1″ balls and place on cookie sheet at least 1″ apart. You will need to use your hands to work ingredients together.
5. Press cookies to flatten. 
6. Brush cookies with egg white and Press an almond on top of each cookie.
7. Bake for 15–17 minutes. Let cool on a baking sheet a couple of minutes. Makes about 2 dozen.
8. Let cool on a baking sheet a couple of minutes. Makes about 2 dozen.

More Easy Cookie Recipes

• Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies– delicious and perfect! This recipe was from a friend whose father owned a bakery.
• Delicious Oatmeal Raisin Cookies – Soft and chewy and entirely delicious!
• Southern Snickerdoodles – It took me years to perfect this recipe, but they are wonderful!
• Chocolate Chip cookies – a favorite take on a classic.
• Crisp Sugar Cookies – These are the perfect sugar cookie for sprinkling with sugar or icing. 
• Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies – A soft chocolate chip cookie with dried cranberries – perfect for the season!

Tips for the Best Results

• Bring Ingredients to Room Temperature: Use softened butter for easy blending. Leave butter at room temperature for at least 15 minutes or place in the microwave for not more than 8 seconds.
• Blend Carefully: Use a hand mixer or an electric mixer at low speed to combine the wet ingredients until fluffy.
• Press & Shape with Care: Gently press each cookie ball flat before baking and add a whole almond or sliced almonds for extra crunch and decoration.
• Watch for Golden Edges: Bake cookies until they’re just turning golden brown around the edges for a perfect soft center.
• Cool on a Wire Rack: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray for a couple of minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for the best texture.
• Prevent Sticking: You can use parchment paper or a little bit of butter to grease the cookie sheet before placing cookies to bake.
• Sweet & Salty: Add a pinch of salt to the tops of the cookies for a sweet and salty treat.

Substitutions and Variations

• Almond Flour: For almond flour cookies, you can substitute almond flour or almond meal, but I recommend boosting the baking soda to 1 teaspoon.
• Add Zest: For a bright twist, add a bit of lemon zest to the dough.
• Sugar Coating: For a touch of extra sweetness, roll the cookie dough balls in powdered sugar before baking for a lightly sweet coating.
• Vanilla: You can substitute 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for 1 teaspoon almond extract if you don’t have any, but for the almond flavor, I suggest picking up some almond extract.

Serving and Storage Suggestions

• These almond cookies are great with coffee or tea or a scoop of ice cream.
• Store them in a freezer-safe storage container or bag labeled with the date.

FAQs About Easy Almond Cookies

More yummy homemade cookie recipes

These are some of my best recipes when you are craving a delicious cookie.

• Twix Cookies
• Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Texas Sheet Cake Cookies
• Iced Oatmeal Cookies

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