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I am always amazed how each time I don’t think I’ll find an original cookie recipe, I end up finding numerous ones! There are so many different cookies, each with its own unique flavors. And even if you don’t call yourself a baker, you can definitely make a cookie. These simple almond-flavored cookies use such simple flavors and use honey – a favorite of mine! Simple ingredients work together for a perfect cookie!
These are simple cookies, but that means the honey and almonds really shine through. Perfect with dessert or coffee, these are great cookies to try!
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Watch how to make these honey almond cookies
Honey Almond Cookies
Simple ingredients come together to form this incredible dessert. This almond-flavored cookie is topped with a sweet honey and butter mixture, creating an incredible treat.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 16 tbsp (2 sticks) unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp almond extract
- ½ cup almond flour
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
For the honey butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread sliced almonds on a small pan and toast in the oven until golden and fragrant, tossing every few minutes, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven, let cool, then chop in small pieces and set aside.¼ cup sliced almonds
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes.16 tbsp (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar
- Add honey and egg, mixing after each addition.¼ cup honey, 1 large egg
- Add almond extract.½ tsp almond extract
- Mix in almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until no dry ingredients remain and the dough is well combined.½ cup almond flour, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp kosher salt
- Using a cookie scoop, place cookies on a greased cookie sheet. Flatten using thumb to create an indentation.
- Bake for 6-10 minutes until golden and set. The cookies will spread slightly.
- Remove from oven and repress indent with thumb.
- Let cool on baking pan for 5 minutes then move to a cooling rack.
- While cookies are baking, combine honey and butter and mix until combined.¼ cup honey, 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Before the cookies are completely cooled, spoon ½ teaspoon honey butter mixture on top in the indentation.
- Sprinkle the top of the cookie with prepared almonds.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 223kcal
