Christmas Cookies with Almond Flour
These festive almond flour cookies have a tender, buttery texture with subtle vanilla flavor and lightly caramelized sweetness from brown sugar. Optional citrus zest can provide a fresh aromatic accent, while red and green sprinkles add a seasonal finish.
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Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small pieces
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 small pinch salt approximately ⅛ teaspoon
- 2 cups finely milled almond flour
- Red and green sprinkles optional, for decorating
- Freshly grated orange or lemon zest optional, for a citrus accent
Instructions
- . Prepare the oven and baking pan. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to help prevent sticking.
- Make the cookie dough. Place the almond flour, packed brown sugar, vanilla extract, pieces of unsalted butter, and salt in a mixing bowl. Thoroughly combine the ingredients until a cohesive dough forms and is firm enough to hold its shape.
- Portion and shape the cookies. Measure the dough with a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop and roll each portion into a ball. Gently press each ball to flatten it slightly. Alternatively, shape the dough with cookie cutters if desired.
- Arrange and decorate. Position the shaped cookies evenly across the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them. Sprinkle the tops with red and green sprinkles before baking, if using.
- Bake until lightly golden. Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 8–12 minutes. Begin checking the cookies at 8 minutes; they are ready when the edges develop a delicate golden color. Do not overbake, as this can reduce their tender texture.
- Cool before serving. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to remain on the pan for 5–15 minutes so they can firm up. Once sufficiently cooled, transfer them to a serving plate.
Notes
White granulated sugar may be used in place of the packed brown sugar if preferred. Fresh orange or lemon zest can be incorporated for a brighter citrus flavor. For accurate measurement, firmly pack the brown sugar into the measuring cup.