Gluten-Free Almond Cookies with Orange Zest

Classic almond cookies made gluten-free with almond flour and flavored with orange zest for a festive touch. A delicate and delicious treat!

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

195 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£0.64/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

2.3cupsAlmond Flour(Finely ground)

£4.50

0.8cupGranulated Sugar

£0.30

1teaspoonBaking Powder

£0.05

0.3teaspoonSalt

£0.01

0.5cupUnsalted Butter(Softened)

£1.30

1Large Egg(Lightly beaten)

£0.30

1teaspoonAlmond Extract

£0.25

1tablespoonOrange Zest(From 1 medium orange)

£0.10

0.3cupSliced Almonds(For decoration (optional))

£0.75

1Egg White(For brushing)

£0.15

Total Cost

£7.71

£0.64 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3.
In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and egg until smooth.
4.
Add the almond extract and orange zest to the wet ingredients and mix well.
5.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
6.
Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
7.
Lightly brush the top of each cookie with egg white and sprinkle with sliced almonds (if using).
8.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
9.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (32g)

195 kcal / 816 kJ

Carbs

15g

6% of RDA

Fat

13g

19% of RDA

Protein

10% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

9 g

10% of RDA

Sodium

50 mg

2% of RDA

Saturated Fat

5 g

25% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Make sure your butter is properly softened for easy creaming.

Don't overbake the cookies, as they will become dry. They should be slightly soft in the center when you remove them from the oven.

Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking sheet

Mixing bowls

Parchment paper

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Gluten-Free Almond Cookies with Orange Zest

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