almond cookies

ingredients:

6 tbsp softened butter

5 tbsp sweetener*

2 egg yolks (room temperature)

1 cup almond flour

1 tbsp coconut flour

2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp almond extract

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

sliced almonds (optional for garnish)

instructions

1. preheat oven to 350°F

2. combine almond flour and coconut flour

3. in a separate bowl, cream butter and sweetener until fluffy

4. whisk in egg yolks, vanilla extract, and almond extract into creamed butter

5. slowly fold flour mixture into butter mixture

6. refrigerate for 30 mins

7. scoop out 1 tbsp pieces of dough and place onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper and slightly flatten to form a thick cookie shape. place cookies about 1 inch apart.

8. press an almond slice into the center of each cookie

9. generously brush cookies with egg wash

10. bake for 10-15 mins, until golden brown

11. let cool on tray for 15 mins, then transfer to cooling rack

notes:

*i prefer using erythritol and monkfruit blend