Gluten-Free Almond Cookies Recipe
Delight in these crisp and tender Gluten-Free Almond Cookies made with almond meal, caster sugar, and flaked almonds. Perfectly lightly browned and subtly flavored with almond essence, these cookies are a delicious treat that caters to gluten-free diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups (300 g) almond meal or flour, spooned into the cup, loosely packed
- 1 cup (220 g) caster/superfine sugar
- 1 cup flaked almonds
Wet Ingredients & Flavoring
- 1/8 tsp almond essence (or to taste)
- 3 large (105 g) egg whites
Optional
- Icing sugar to dust
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F) and line baking trays with non-stick baking paper.
- Prepare Almond Flakes: Spread the flaked almonds on a flat bowl or plate to make them ready for coating the cookie dough balls.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the almond meal, caster sugar, and almond essence. Lightly beat the egg whites and then stir them into the dry mix until you form a firm paste.
- Form Balls: Roll small balls of the mixture about 3 cm (1¼ inch) in diameter. Then roll each ball in the flaked almonds to coat them evenly.
- Arrange on Tray: Place the coated balls onto the prepared baking trays and gently press them down slightly to flatten.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the cookies are lightly browned on top.
- Cool and Store: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on racks. Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Use almond meal that is finely ground for the best texture.
- For a stronger almond flavor, adjust the amount of almond essence to your liking.
- These cookies freeze well; thaw at room temperature before serving.
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