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Orange Almond Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these freshly baked Orange Almond Cookies, featuring a perfect blend of zesty orange juice and crunchy sliced almonds. Made with almond flour and unrefined cane sugar, these chewy cookies offer a naturally sweet and nutty flavor with a citrusy twist, ideal for a wholesome snack or a light dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups Almond Flour
  • 3/4 cup Unrefined Cane Sugar
  • 1–2 teaspoons Orange Zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon Almond Extract (optional)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Orange Juice

Topping

  • 1/2 cup Sliced Almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat it with cooking oil spray to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. Prepare Almonds: Pour the sliced almonds into a small bowl. These will be used to coat the cookie dough balls later.
  3. Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, unrefined cane sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and optional almond extract. Stir thoroughly until the mixture forms a sticky, consistent dough.
  4. Form Cookie Balls: Using a small cookie dough scoop or tablespoon, scoop out dough portions and roll each into a ball using lightly oiled hands. This recipe will make approximately 12 cookie dough balls.
  5. Coat with Almonds: Generously oil your hands again and roll each dough ball between your palms to smooth them. Then, press each side of the dough ball into the sliced almonds until they stick well. For best adherence, gently re-roll the dough into a ball after applying the almonds.
  6. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place all coated cookie dough balls onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them about one inch apart to allow for slight spreading.
  7. Flatten Cookies: Use the palm of your hand to lightly press and flatten each cookie dough ball into a cookie shape.
  8. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes until the sliced almonds turn a golden brown color.
  9. Cool on Sheet: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on the cookie sheet at room temperature for about 20 minutes. Avoid touching them until they firm up.
  10. Transfer to Rack: Once slightly firm, transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and allow them to cool for an additional 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Using unrefined cane sugar provides a richer, more natural sweetness compared to refined sugar.
  • Orange zest adds aromatic oils that intensify the citrus flavor; adjust the amount based on your taste preference.
  • Almond extract is optional but enhances the nutty almond flavor if used.
  • Ensure hands are lightly oiled to prevent dough from sticking while rolling.
  • Cool the cookies completely before storing in an airtight container to maintain texture.

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