Description
These Chocolate-Glazed Almond Cookies are tender, chewy, and rich with almond flavor, finished with a glossy dark-chocolate glaze. Elegant yet easy, they’re perfect for holidays, cookie platters, tea time, or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Almond Cookies
- 2 cups almond flour (fine)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- Zest of ½ lemon or orange (optional)
- 1 large egg white
- ½ tsp almond extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Glaze
- 4 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tsp coconut oil or butter (for shine)
Optional Garnishes
- Sliced almonds
- Chopped pistachios
- Sea salt flakes
Instructions
1. Make the Cookie Dough
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment.
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, sugar, salt, and citrus zest (if using).
- Add egg white, almond extract, and vanilla.
- Stir until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
2. Shape & Bake
- Scoop dough into 1 tbsp portions and roll into balls or logs.
- Place on baking sheets and flatten slightly.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until set and lightly golden at the edges.
- Cool completely before glazing.
3. Prepare the Chocolate Glaze
- Melt chocolate with coconut oil in a heatproof bowl (microwave in short bursts or over a double boiler).
- Stir until smooth and glossy.
4. Glaze the Cookies
- Dip half of each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate or drizzle over the top.
- Sprinkle with nuts or sea salt if desired.
- Let set at room temperature or chill briefly.
Notes
- Use fine almond flour for the best texture.
- Don’t overbake—cookies should stay soft and chewy.
- Orange zest pairs beautifully with chocolate.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT15M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg