Soft & Chewy Almond Paste Cookies Recipe
Indulge in these Soft & Chewy Almond Paste Cookies for a delightful treat. These gluten-free cookies are bursting with almond flavor and have a perfect balance of chewiness and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Almond Paste Cookies:
- 8 ounces almond paste (not marzipan)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: sliced almonds for topping
- Extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a food processor, combine almond paste, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar. Add egg whites, almond extract, and salt. Blend until a thick dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Scoop the dough into balls, place on the baking sheet, and top with sliced almonds if desired. Bake until golden.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free and freeze well.
- For extra almond flavor, sprinkle with a touch of amaretto before baking or roll in sliced almonds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
