Almond Drops
Almond Drop Cookies—irresistible, melt-in-your-mouth treats that combine the nutty allure of almonds with the rich decadence of chocolate.
Ingredients
- 225 g unsalted butter room temperature
- 50 g sugar
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 250 g flour sifted
- ¼ tsp salt
- 60 g finely ground almonds
- 70 g whole blanched almonds
- 90 g semisweet chocolate
Instructions
- Beat the butter, sugar, and almond extract until smooth.
- Mix in the flour, salt, and ground almonds until just combined.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and place them on an lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Place a whole almond in the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until edges are just slightly browned. Let cool.
- Melt the chocolate using a microwave or a double boiler. Drizzle over the cookies or dip them. Let the chocolate set.