Cookies Using Almond Meal

Lisa Keys

Crispy, salted cookie great for making ice cream sandwiches

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Course cookies

Cuisine Italian

Servings dozen cookies

Calories 88 kcal

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all purpose flour
½ cup almond meal or almond flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup ricotta cheese
1 cup sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped almonds
finishing salt of your choice

Instructions

Heat oven 350F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Sift flour, almond flour, baking soda and salt into a small bowl; set aside.
In large mixing bowl, beat butter, ricotta cheese and sugar until well blended. Add egg and extracts; blend well.
Add flour mixture and beat on low speed until dry ingredients are fully mixed in.
Using a small cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, 2-inches apart (remember these cookies spread).
Top with a pinch of almonds and a sprinkle of finishing salt.
Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until golden brown.
Transfer cookies on parchment paper to cooling racks. Cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cookieCalories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 51mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 93IUCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.4mg

Keyword almond cookie, dessert, ice cream sandwich cookie, Italian, ricotta, snack

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