Butter Cream Cheese Almond Cookies
Soft and buttery with a rich nutty flavor, these butter cream cheese almond cookies are sweet, simple, and indulgent all at once.
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 1⁄2 cup Butter (113 g), at room temperature
- 4 oz cream cheese (113 g), at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar (200 g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1⁄2 cup almond flour (50 g)
- 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour (190 g)
- 1⁄2 tsp baking soda
- 1⁄2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Sliced almonds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add these dry ingredients: almond flour, wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt and mix with a spatula until a homogeneous dough is formed.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Using a #20 cookie scoop, form dough balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients: Both the butter and cream cheese should be at room temperature for a smoother and more homogeneous mixture.
- Sift the dry ingredients: This prevents lumps and ensures better integration with the wet ingredients.
- Do not overmix the dough: Mix just until the ingredients are combined to avoid tough cookies.
- Use a #20 cookie scoop: This ensures all cookies are the same size and
bake evenly. - Do not press the sliced almonds into the dough: Simply place them on top, as they will adhere naturally while baking.
- Bake in the middle rack of the oven: This ensures even baking and prevents the bottoms from browning too quickly.
- Do not overbake the cookies: Remove them when the edges are lightly
golden, as they will continue to cook with residual heat. - Let them cool on the baking sheet: This prevents them from breaking when still warm.
- Store them properly: Once cooled, keep them in an airtight container to
maintain their texture and freshness longer. - Form the balls before refrigerating: If you are short on time, form the dough portions on the baking sheet and refrigerate them for just 20-30 minutes before baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 103mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 241IUCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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