Almond cookies. It is well worth the effort. In large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, amaretto, and almonds. Gradually mix in the flour until well blended. Flatten with the bottom of a glass.

Press three almond slices into the center of each. Add whole egg, orange zest, and almond extract (if using), scraping down sides of bowl as necessary; beat until smooth. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. You can have Almond cookies using 3 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Almond cookies

It's of Almond butter (1 cup).
You need of Sweetener (1 1/2 cup).
Prepare of Egg (1 large).

Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture,beating just until incorporated. Almond Cookies are a melt in your mouth almond cookie with an almond glaze. My mother-in-law makes this dessert every year and we always look forward to eating them right out of the oven. Turn to this almond cookie recipe when you want something quick, easy, and SO YUMMY.

Almond cookies step by step

Preheat the oven to 180C. Line a large parchment paper on a baking tray..
In a large mixing bowl, combine all your ingredients until completely mixed..
Form 12 balls of cookie dough and place on the lined tray/cookie sheet. Place balls of dough 2 inches apart. Press down on each ball into a cookie shape. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until just golden on the edges..
Remove from the oven and let it cool..

You'll need three different types of almonds to flavor these cookies. Ground almonds, almond extract, and sliced almonds (for the top!). The ground almonds give these cookies that spotted texture which I love. And the almond extract is one of my favorite flavors. Those cookies were more like a shortbreads cookie, a little firm and crumbly, but very buttery.