Imagine biting into a cookie that perfectly balances sweet, nutty, and subtly salty flavors - a culinary masterpiece that transforms an ordinary dessert into an extraordinary experience. These Roasted Almond Cookies with Fleur de Sel are not just another cookie recipe; they're a gourmet journey that elevates your baking skills and impresses everyone who takes a bite. With just 27 minutes from start to finish, you'll create a batch of cookies that look like they came straight from a professional bakery!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds, roasted and chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Fleur de sel for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of roasted and chopped almonds, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Stir the dry ingredients together until well mixed.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup of brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat on medium speed until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Lightly sprinkle Fleur de sel over the tops of each cookie before placing them in the oven.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will continue to set as they cool.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious Roasted Almond Cookies with Fleur de Sel with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Tips
- • Toast your almonds beforehand for an enhanced nutty flavor - this simple step can dramatically improve the cookie's depth of taste. • Use room temperature butter and egg to ensure smoother, more evenly mixed dough. • Don't overmix the dough; mix just until ingredients are combined to keep cookies tender. • For picture-perfect cookies, use a cookie scoop to create uniform sizes. • The Fleur de Sel should be sprinkled lightly - a little goes a long way in creating that gourmet touch. • Let cookies cool completely to allow them to set and develop their perfect texture. • Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 15mg
