Almond Cookies Recipe (Soft and Chewy)

Plate of almond cookies on a bright blue dish, each cookie topped with a whole almond. Text at the top of the image reads "ALMOND COOKIES." The plate rests on a wooden surface.
4.54 from 58 votes

Learn how to make the best almond cookies! these cookies are soft, chewy and super flavorful. They are gluten free (flourless), doesn’t contain butter and pretty east to make. Perfect cookies for holidays, parties or any occasion.

Plate of almond cookies on a bright blue dish, each cookie topped with a whole almond. Text at the top of the image reads "ALMOND COOKIES." The plate rests on a wooden surface.

Almond Cookies Recipe (Soft and Chewy)

4.54 from 58 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
WORK TIME 15 minutes
DIFFICULTY Easy
Cuisine World
Servings 22 yields

Ingredients
 

  • cups 220g almond flour (ground almonds)
  • 1 cup + 2 Tbsp. 140g Powdered sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon Baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Rose water optional
  • 1 teaspoon Almond extract optional
  • Lemon zest from one lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice

For decoration:

  • Raw almonds

Instructions
 

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
    2. In a large bowl combine almond flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, lemon zest and salt.
    3. In a separate bowl beat egg white until foamy.
    4. Add beaten egg white, vanilla extract, rose water, almond extract, lemon juice to the flour mixture and stir until combined.
    5. Shape the dough into small balls and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Decorate each cookie with an almond (optional).
    6. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden (the cookies shouldn’t be too golden, otherwise they will dry out). Allow to cool before serving.
    How long do almond cookies last?
    These soft almond cookies will keep in an airtight container for up to one week in the fridge.
    Are these almond cookies gluten free?
    Yes, these almond cookies are totally gluten free, they don’t contain wheat flout at all. The main ingredient in these cookies is ground almond (almond meal/almond flour).
    Are these almond cookies soft?
    Yes, these almond cookies have a thin crispy layer on the outside but on the inside the cookies are soft and chewy.
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14 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Amazing cookies, and so easy to make,

    December 2, 2020
    1. The Cooking Foodie says:

      Thank you!

      December 4, 2020
  2. 5 stars
    love this recipe

    January 7, 2021
    1. The Cooking Foodie says:

      Thanks 🙂

      January 11, 2021
  3. Can i freeze the cookie dough and if so how long well it be good for

    January 15, 2021
    1. The Cooking Foodie says:

      Yes, you can freeze these cookies for several weeks.

      January 19, 2021
  4. How many calories are there per cookie?

    May 10, 2021
  5. Chhaya Shah says:

    Can we use milk instead of eggs white.
    Thank you 🙏

    January 29, 2023
  6. Mary Mary says:

    I don’t.t have rose water can I use reg water

    January 30, 2023
  7. Shalini Jain says:

    This looks amazing!!! Thanks for sharing . Can I make these without egg whites and what May 8 substitute it with ?

    March 27, 2024
    1. The Cooking Foodie says:

      Sorry. but in this recipes you can’t replace egg whites.

      March 28, 2024
  8. 5 stars
    OMG….these cookies are fantastic. Everyone who got to try them loved them and asked for more plus the recipe lol. Thank you very much xox….

    September 1, 2024
  9. ALINE MATTA says:

    5 stars
    Yummy! Should the oven be turned on from top & bottom or only bottom?
    Thank you

    November 22, 2024
    1. Top & bottom.

      November 23, 2024
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