Description
These Italian Almond and Honey Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful blend of nutty almond flour and sweet honey, creating a soft, tender cookie topped with sliced almonds for added crunch. Perfectly balanced with vanilla and almond extracts, they’re an elegant treat ideal for sharing with friends or enjoying alongside your favorite hot beverage.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey (plus extra for filling)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Topping
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Then add the honey, egg yolk, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Combine flours and chill dough: Gradually add the almond flour and all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Wrap or cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Form cookie balls: Once chilled, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into smooth balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for slight spreading.
- Create thumbprints and fill: Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, press into the center of each cookie ball to create an indentation. Fill each indentation with a small amount of honey then sprinkle sliced almonds generously over the top of each cookie.
- Bake and cool: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden color. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy: These deliciously soft and aromatic cookies are perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee, making for a delightful snack or dessert.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is important to help the cookies hold their shape and improve texture.
- You can adjust the honey quantity in the filling based on your desired sweetness.
- For a crunchier texture, toast the sliced almonds lightly before sprinkling them on top.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies can be frozen before baking; just thaw and bake as directed.
