Description
Soft almond pillow cookies are a delightful treat with a tender, pillow-like texture and a hint of almond flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack, and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, consider adding finely chopped almonds as a topping before baking. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, almond, dessert, baking, easy recipe