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Easy Almond Cookies

Published: Apr 5, 2018 · Modified: Jan 6, 2023 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

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

This cookie was one of my mother's favorites and I think of her every time I make them. This is one of my favorite almond cookie recipes.

These are made with simple ingredients you likely have in your kitchen already. 

Hello Friends!

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. 

Homemade Almond cookies

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.

#Easy #Almond #Cookie Recipe

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 Buttery Almond Cookies

  • flour - I use all purpose flour.
  • butter - for best results use room temperature butter
  • sugar - I use granulated sugar
  • eggs  - (1 egg will need to be separated as egg whites are used for an egg wash)
  • almond extract
  • almonds
  • baking powder and baling soda

Equipment

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

How To Make Almond Cookies

  1. Heat oven to 350 decrees f. 
  2. In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar.
  3. Add egg and almond extract.
  4. Add dry ingredients and mix well (on medium speed if using a mixer). 
  5. Once cookie dough is combined, roll into 1-inch balls.
  6. Place cookie balls on prepared cookie sheet and press down with a small glass
  7. Press a sliced almond  on top of each cookie.
  8. Brush with egg wash.
  9. Bake as directed until golden brown. Let cool on rack. 
  10. Store Almond Shortbread cookies in an airtight container.
Using a Glass to press cookies
Brusning egg wash on almond cookies
almond cookies on plate

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!

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Pro Tips and Timesaver Shortcuts

  • 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.
  • You can make mix the dry ingredients ahead of time and prepare with the other ingredients when you are ready to bake.
    After baking, let cook and you can freeze them for later.
  • Since I first posted this recipe, I have had people ask if they could substitute almond flour in this recipe. For Almond Flour Cookies, you can substitute almond flour, but I recommend boosting the baking soda to 1 teaspoon.

Variations, Notes, and Substitutions

  • 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.

FAQ

Can Almond Cookies Be Frozen?

  • Yes store up to four weeks in an airtight container. 

Serving and Storage Suggestions

  • Store them in a freezer-safe storage container or bag labeled with the date.

Easy Almond Cookies

Stacked almond cookies.

Almond Cookies

Raquel Pineira
Delicious almond cookies that are like the ones you had growing up.
4.96 from 24 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Course Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 15
Calories 159 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3 cups flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons almond extract
  • ¼ cup of sliced almonds
  • 1 egg white beaten

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Cream butter and sugar, then add egg and almond extract.    
  • Mix dry ingredients together in a separate bowl. Blend flour mixtuure into butter mixture.
  • Roll into 1" balls and place on cookie sheet at least 1" apart. You will need to use your hands to work ingredients together.
  •   Press cookies to flatten.  
  • Brush cookies with egg white and Press an almond on top of each cookie.,
  • Bake for 15-17 minutes. Let cool on a baking sheet a couple of minutes. Makes about 2 dozen.

Let cool on a baking sheet a couple of minutes. Makes about 2 dozen.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 153mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 42IUCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Michelle

      April 11, 2013 at 4:20 am

      Happy Blogoversary!!!! Thanks for sharing the recipe - looks super yummy and simple to follow.

      Reply
      • Organizedisland

        April 11, 2013 at 6:22 am

        Thank you Michelle! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Jess

      April 11, 2013 at 9:37 am

      These look yummy! 🙂

      I would love for you to join my Link Up this week!

      http://www.pluckys-secondthought.com/pluckys-link-up-4/

      Reply
      • Organizedisland

        April 12, 2013 at 6:06 pm

        Thanks Jess! I will come by!

        Reply
    3. Danielle

      April 11, 2013 at 11:51 am

      These sound great - never heard of National Almond Cookie Day - how funny! Thanks for linking them up at the Pinterest Power Party!

      Danielle
      SewMuchCrafting.com

      Reply
      • Organizedisland

        April 12, 2013 at 6:07 pm

        Thanks Danielle! I love celebrating food holidays!

        Reply
    4. The Ninja Baker

      April 11, 2013 at 3:38 pm

      Your almond cookies look similar to the ones served at Chinese restaurants in Japan. I love that you've offered an easy version which looks delicious. But then again, one of your many gifts is giving tips on allowing more free time, right?

      Congratulations on the anniversary of your blog =)

      Reply
      • Organizedisland

        April 12, 2013 at 6:07 pm

        Thank you for your sweet comment! It made me smile 🙂

        Reply
    5. Emily @ TheBusyMomsDiet.com

      April 12, 2013 at 4:57 am

      Those look great! And maybe the protein in the almonds make them good for me...

      Reply
      • Organizedisland

        April 12, 2013 at 6:08 pm

        Thanks Emily! My family loves them!

        Reply
    6. Tamara

      April 03, 2017 at 6:34 am

      5 years! Nice!!!! I just had my blogiversary. It's always fun.
      A good almond cookie recipe is priceless.

      Reply
      • Raquel

        April 03, 2017 at 7:09 pm

        Yay Happy Blogversary to you too!

        Reply
    7. Janice Pearson

      August 09, 2021 at 4:36 pm

      I used shortening instead of butter and baked them 21 minutes at 325. The recipe made about 18 cookies and they were very good and crispy.

      Reply
    8. Dora

      September 06, 2022 at 5:57 pm

      4 stars
      When I made the Almond Cookies, they looked just like the photo. My husband prefers soft cookies. He loves cookies. He is a Cookie Monster and and he loves to critique my baking. These are very goog and very crispy. My husband drank coffee and ate cookies all day.

      Reply
      • Raquel

        September 09, 2022 at 10:18 am

        So glad your family loved them Dora!

        Reply

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