Description
Experience the bliss of Almond Cloud Cookies, where each bite offers a buttery richness and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. These cookies boast soft, chewy centers enveloped in a crisp exterior, all infused with the sweet aroma of roasted almonds. Perfect for any occasion, they evoke cherished memories of baking with loved ones. Whether you’re sharing them at a gathering or indulging during a cozy night in, these cookies will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix almond flour, granulated sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart. Optionally sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Dust with powdered sugar after cooling slightly and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg