Go Back
–+ servings
almond butter cookies

Chewy Almond Cookies Recipe

Chewy almond cookies (gluten-free option) - a few simple ingredients, including almond paste.
5 from 22 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Cookies
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 Large Egg Whites Room Temperature
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Pound Almond Paste
  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
  • ¾ Cup Gluten-Free Flour (All Purpose flour may be substituted if not making gluten-free cookies)
  • 1 Cup Almonds, sliced

Instructions
 

  • Place 4 egg whites into a clean bowl and allow to come to room temperature (approximately 1 hour)
    4 Large Egg Whites
  • Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  • Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃)
  • Add salt to the bowl of egg whites.
    ½ teaspoon Salt
  • Begin whipping egg whites and salt until egg whites become a medium peak. Set bowl aside.
  • Add almond paste, granulated sugar and powdered sugar into a separate mixing bowl. Using a hand- or stand-mixer, begin mixing until well combined (2 - 3 minutes).
    1 Pound Almond Paste, 1 Cup Granulated Sugar, 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
  • Add the flour to the almond and sugar mixture, and stir just until everything is combined.
    ¾ Cup Gluten-Free Flour (All Purpose flour may be substituted if not making gluten-free cookies)
  • Gently fold the egg whites into the almond, sugar, and flour mixture until fully combined. Be careful not to deflate the egg whites.
  • Use a cookie scoop to portion about one tablespoon of dough. Roll each ball in sliced almonds, then place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving at least 1 inch between each cookie.
    1 Cup Almonds, sliced
  • Bake for 14 - 18 minutes. Cookies will begin to turn a golden color.
  • Cool cookies before serving. Optional - dust with powdered sugar.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 0.05IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg
Keyword almond cookie recipe, almond desserts, almond joy cookie, almond paste cookies, almond tea cookie, chewy almond cookie, gluten free almond cookie, gluten free desserts, how to make almond cookies
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!