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Cozy Gluten-Free Almond Flour Sugar Cookies

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These soft, tender gluten-free sugar cookies are made with almond flour for a nutty, buttery flavor that melts in your mouth. Perfect for cozy evenings, they come together in under 30 minutes and are a crowd-pleaser even for gluten-eaters.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups almond flour (blanched, finely ground)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure)
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling, optional)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes with a hand mixer on medium speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl halfway through.
  2. Add the wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using) until fully combined. The mixture should be smooth and glossy.
  3. Whisk the dry ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking soda, and salt until no clumps remain.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
  5. Chill the dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
  6. Preheat the oven: About 10 minutes before baking, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  7. Shape the cookies: Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball. If desired, roll each ball in the extra ¼ cup granulated sugar until coated. Place on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
  8. Flatten slightly: Gently press down on each dough ball with the bottom of a glass or your palm to flatten to about ½ inch thickness. If the dough sticks, dip the glass in a little sugar.
  9. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden brown. The centers will look soft and slightly underdone.
  10. Cool properly: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading. Measure almond flour by spooning into the cup and leveling off. Watch the oven closely as cookies can overbake quickly. For best texture, use room temperature ingredients. Cookies taste even better the next day.

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