Description
These Little Almond and Einkorn Cookies are a delightful treat with a nutty flavor and a hint of sweetness. Made with almond flour and einkorn flour, these cookies are perfect for those looking for a lower gluten option. Easy to make and perfect for snacking or dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
Almond and Einkorn Cookies:
- 1 cup finely ground almond flour
- 3/4 cup einkorn flour
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar or cane sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- sliced almonds for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, einkorn flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter, egg, vanilla, almond extract, and milk until smooth.
- Form Cookie Dough: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms. Scoop out heaping teaspoons of dough and roll into balls.
- Bake: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, flatten gently, and top with sliced almonds if desired. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Cool the cookies on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- These cookies are naturally lower in gluten due to the einkorn flour and are rich in nutty flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- You can substitute einkorn with whole wheat pastry flour if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
