Amy, U Try It, warns that these cookies are addictive. After I ate the first one I thought, hmmm they’re pretty good – crispy and crunchy with a nice almond flavor. Then a little while later I found myself craving another one, and then another, and then another.
I also noticed my son and my husband kept going back for another and then another too. Yep, definitely addicting. (I won’t mention the other son who complained he only got two and his dad said you snooze you lose. lol)
WANT TO SAVE THIS RECIPE?
Enter your email below and we’ll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you’ll get great new recipes from us every week!
These are such a pretty cookie too. As soon as I saw them, I wanted to make them. Apparently they sell them at Chinese bakeries, but I’ve never been to a Chinese bakery and they were new to me.
The original recipe said it made 42 teaspoon size cookies, but I was too impatient to make them that little and I use my littlest cookie scoop instead. I only got about 2 dozen cookies.
These would be the perfect dessert after a wonderful Asian meal. I also thought they were the perfect cookie to start my annual 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies posts.
Once again, I’m joining other talented food bloggers who will post a new holiday cookie or other sweet recipe every Thursday for the next 12 weeks. Hopefully, we’ll all end up with some great ideas and fabulous cookies to give away to friends and family for Christmas. Can you believe Christmas is only 12 weeks away?
Thanks Amy for sharing your Almond Cookie Crisps recipe. Stop by U Try It to check out all of Amy’s delicious recipes.
WANT TO SAVE THIS RECIPE?
Enter your email below and we will send it straight to your inbox. Plus you will get great new recipes from us every week!
Almond Cookie Crisps for 12 weeks of Christmas Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 large egg whites room temperature
- a pinch of kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons castor sugar fine granulated sugar
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 cup almond slices
- 2 ½ tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven 325F. Line baking sheet with silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- In a small mixing bowl, beat egg white, salt, vanilla extract and sugar until foamy. Whisk until sugar is completely dissolved. Whisk in flour until no lumps. Then, gently fold in almond slices and butter.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of batter onto prepared baking sheet and spread batter into a 2 to 3-inch circle. (I used a little offset spatula to spread them.) Make sure the almonds flakes are not overlapping. Spoon the rest of the batter on baking sheet with each cookie at least 1-inch apart. (I was able to cook about 9 per tray.)
- Bake 9 to 12 minutes depending on their size, rotate baking sheet once during baking. Bake until slightly golden brown. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack. Cookies will crisp up once completely cool.
Notes
If you’re interested in joining us for 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies contact Brenda, Meal Planning Magic, mealmagic at gmail dot com. Be sure and check out all of the fabulous cookies the other 12 weeks of Christmas Cookies bakers baked up for this week.
shaz
Really? It’s 12 weeks already? Wow! Hmm, I can’t decide if I should make this. On one hand they look so good. On the other hand, I really don’t need to eat all of them (which I will).
Jill @ MadAboutMacarons
Did I hear you say 12 weeks?! Crumbs.
Love your addictive almond crisps – sounds like we’ll need to make double quantities…
Renata
These cookies are so thin and look so delicious, I do believe they are addicting!
Angie's Recipes
Already X’mas baking? wow….this is really exciting!!
Love those paper thin nutty cookies..must really crunchy!
Lisa
Whenever we’re in Chinatown, we sometimes order some almond cookies at the end of the meal. I always say the same thing ‘these would be better if they were thinner and crispier – tuile like’. Yours are exactly what I’m thinking of! The only thing I might do is add some almond extract. I can’t wait to make these, they look amazing!
Lisa @ Sweet as Sugar Cookies
Those cookies look totally tasty.
teresa
the minute i saw the title of your post, i got a tickle in my tummy! i’m so excited for christmas cookie posts, these look amazing!
Heavenly Housewife
Christmas baking already? These are sure to be a hit on any cookie plate, they look so lovely and delicate 😀
*Kisses* HH
My Inner Chick
—DeLish!
I shall be making several of your cookies, Barbara! Looking forward to it.:)) x
Chaya
These look like a “must make”. They are different and pretty and obviously addictive.
Ashley@bakerbynature
I bet these are addicting! I’m so excited for all of the Christmas baking to come.
Erika - The Teenage Taste
12 weeks of Christmas Cookies already?! I am SO excited! These look delicious!
Kalyan
Just mouthwatering…looks so easy to prepare and delicious!
Deeba Rajpal (@vindee)
Love, love, love these! Love that you’re back with 12 weeks of cookies.Yum!!
Paula
I’ve never had an almond crisp before. Normally, I’m a soft and chewy kinda cookie gal, except for oatmeal crisps. I think I’m going to be adding almond crisps as a new favourite soon!
Jeanette
Wow, can’t believe Christmas is only 12 weeks away. These almond cookie crisps remind me of the almond cookies my mom made when we were growing up.
Tisha B
This is my favorite time of year because I get to back holiday cookies with my daughter. And your recipe just made our list! 🙂
We both love almonds so I just know these cookies will be awesome! Thanks for the great recipes. Keep’em coming.
Tisha
Tisha
It’s cookie baking time again! I am compiling a list of holiday cookies for my daughter and I to try out this year and your recipe just made the list 🙂
Almonds are one of my favorite things to eat and when you put them in cookie, that is just the best!
Keep those great recipes coming.
Tisha
Rocky Mountain Woman
I am soooo ready to get into baking mode for the holidays! I’ll be baking right along with you this year, I’m going to try and make all of your cookie recipes!
Yikes, I’ll probably gain six pounds….
Barbara
I’d love that – we can gain six pounds together!
Rocky Mountain Woman
What’s six pounds between friends? I know, I know twelve pounds….
sigh..
Kitchen Belleicious
Yeah for christmas! It is official. once you start seeing christmas post on food blogs then you know its time to get your thinking cap on! I was just asking my mom what type of christmas cookies and goodies I should make for my family and friends this year. I always give away a few boxes and I always want to do something different. These cookies look like a great place to start. Love almonds!