Orange Almond Cookies Recipe
Delightfully chewy and flavorful Orange Almond Cookies made with almond flour, fresh orange juice, and a touch of orange zest. These gluten-free treats are topped with sliced almonds for a perfect crunch and have a subtle almond extract hint, making them an irresistible snack or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups Almond Flour
- 3/4 cup Unrefined Cane Sugar
- 1/3 cup Orange Juice
- 1–2 teaspoons Orange Zest
- 1/4 teaspoon Almond Extract (optional)
Topping
- 1/2 cup Sliced Almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and spray lightly with cooking oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Prepare sliced almonds: Place 1/2 cup sliced almonds in a small bowl for rolling the cookie dough balls later.
- Mix cookie dough: In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, unrefined cane sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and almond extract if using. Stir until the dough becomes sticky and consistent.
- Form dough balls: Using a cookie dough scoop or tablespoon, scoop out small portions of dough and roll them into balls with lightly greased hands. This recipe yields about 12 dough balls.
- Coat dough balls with almonds: Generously oil your hands again, roll each dough ball between your palms to smooth it, then press each side into the sliced almonds so they adhere. Flattening may occur, so gently re-roll to ensure almond coating sticks well.
- Arrange on cookie sheet: Place each almond-covered dough ball on the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them about one inch apart.
- Shape cookies: Lightly press the top of each ball with the palm of your hand to slightly flatten into cookie shapes.
- Bake: Bake cookies at 350°F (180°C) for 15-17 minutes until the sliced almonds turn a golden brown.
- Cool on sheet: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet at room temperature for 20 minutes to firm up, avoiding touching them while soft.
- Finish cooling: Transfer cookies to a cooling rack and let cool completely for an additional 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Using fresh orange juice and zest enhances the citrus flavor, but you can adjust the quantity of zest based on your preference.
- If almond extract is unavailable, you can omit it; the orange flavor still shines through.
- Make sure to oil your hands well before rolling dough balls to prevent sticking.
- Letting the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring helps them set properly and prevents breaking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
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