Description
Crispy, buttery German Almond Cookies with a rich nutty flavor — perfect for gifting, holiday trays, or cozy tea-time treats.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped or ground almonds
Optional: Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add egg and vanilla and mix well.
4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and almonds.
5. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture to form dough.
6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared sheets.
7. Optionally roll in powdered sugar.
8. Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.
Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks to maintain crispness.
Freeze in a freezer-safe bag up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg