Description
A traditional Italian almond cookie with a soft, chewy center and slightly crisp edges, flavored with fresh lemon zest and almond extract.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in almond extract and lemon zest.
- Fold in the almond flour and salt until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian