Almond Cookies
Servings: 22 cookies
Calories: 85kcal
These almond cookies are a deliciously nutty treat with a tender texture and a touch of crunch from flaked almond toppings. Naturally gluten-free and sweetened to your liking, they’re easy to make with simple ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups almond flour
- 2 large eggs set one egg white aside for coating
- ½ cup monk fruit sweetener or other low carb sweetener
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup almond slices for topping
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl mix the sweetener, eggs and almond extract together.
- Add the baking powder and almond flour and mix well into a dough.
- Scoop out about a tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Flatten slightly to create a cookie shape.
- Dip into the egg white, then into the flaked almonds.
- Place on the baking tray, leaving some space between cookies. Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To serve, sprinkle powdered sweetener over the cookies (optional)
Notes
Makes 22 small cookies.
Store in the fridge in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 1g | Net Carbohydrates: 2g