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Almond Cookies are an easy and delicious biscuit recipe. They are also Gluten and Dairy free. The biscuits are very simple to make, to the degree that I believe they are foolproof. Both the experienced cook and the novice will enjoy how easy it is to make these Almond Cookies.
Containing just 5 ingredients they will take about 10 minutes to mix and another 15 minutes to bake. You will be enjoying these with a cup of tea or coffee in roughly 30 minutes.
There’s no creaming of butter and sugar; the dough is easily stirred together by hand in just a couple of minutes. Just mix the almond meal, caster sugar, almond essence and egg whites in a bowl. Roll the dough into small balls, roll the balls in flaked almonds and then bake. That’s it! They’re so simple.
This is a great way to use egg whites which are left over from recipes which require egg yolks only, such as my No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream. I put the egg whites into an airtight container, label with the date and number of egg whites, and freeze.
If you are just venturing into the world of gluten-free baking, these biscuits are a good place to start. It can be a minefield when beginning to eat gluten-free. There are so many labels to check as gluten is an ingredient in many foods. There are many flours to experiment with – and there will sometimes be disappointment with the results. However, with this recipe, you will not be in the least deprived. The biscuits contain almond meal which is a great substitute for flour. Almond flour is high in healthy fats, protein and fibre, and adds a sweet, nutty flavour to baking.
When you bite through the crunchy exterior of these biscuits you will discover a rich, chewy interior. The dense texture that the almond meal provides is deeply satisfying.
A good biscuit recipe is a must-have in your repertoire and you will find this one a keeper.
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Do let us know when you try these delicious cookies!
Enjoy!
Xx Alex and Faye
Almond Cookies – Gluten and Dairy Free
Containing just 5 ingredients and mixed by hand, these delicious biscuits are crunchy and chewy with a sweet nutty flavour and are made in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 cups almond meal spooned into the cup, loosely packed*
- 1 cup caster sugar superfine
- 8 drops almond essence or to taste (approximately 1/8 tsp)
- 3 egg whites
- 1 cup flaked almonds
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 180 Degrees C (360 F).
Place non-stick baking paper onto oven trays.
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Put almond flakes into a flat bowl or onto a plate.
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Combine almond meal, sugar and almond essence in a large bowl. Add the lightly beaten egg whites and stir until the mixture forms a firm paste.
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Roll small balls of the mixture, about 3 cm (or 1 1/4 inch) in diameter in the flaked almonds.
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Place the balls onto baking paper-lined oven trays and gently flatten them a little.
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Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the biscuits are lightly browned.
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Cool on racks.
Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Recipe Notes
To measure the almond meal, spoon it into the cup. You will get a different measure if you push the cup down into the almond meal.
You can sprinkle sifted icing sugar over these biscuits if you wish.
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Delicious enjoyed with a cup of coffee. And very easy to make.
Thank you, Brian! Our favourite way to enjoy them also 🙂
Hi Alexandria is almond meal ground almonds or something eles?
Hi Christine, that is correct! 🙂
Do you perhaps have the weight measurement for the flour?
Hi Sheila! 330 grams of almond meal 🙂
Wonderful. I love your gluten free recipes, and this is no exception.
Thank you so much, Alice! That is great to hear!
They really look tasty and healthy and the recipe looks great too. Worth a try.
Thank you so much, Monidipa! Appreciate you stopping by! 🙂
Those look like delicious almond angles come from Cookie Heaven. I have to make these! Om nom nom.
Thank you, Stacie! Enjoy 🙂
These look so good! I will be making them for sure! I learned about freezing egg whites. Never knew you could.
Hi Terri! Yes, it works really well! We use them for meringues also. Enjoy! 🙂
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Looks good I’ll save this recipe
Thanks Jen! Hope you’ll enjoy – let me know what you think 🙂
Healthy and yummy! I’ll try this later. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, Aimee! Appreciate you stopping by 🙂
These look heavenly! I’m on a keto diet right now and might try with a sugar substitute. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Reba! Would love to hear what you think with the sugar substitute too! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Me and my daughter and big almond fans and I love that this recipe is gluten free. Nicely done!
Thank you, Kimmy! I hope you’ll get to try this 🙂
What a great desert option. I’ll be trying this out soon. saving.
Thanks so much, Carmen! Look forward to hearing your thoughts 🙂
Thank you for sharing that recipe !! it really looks delicious !!!
Thank you, Nessa! Enjoy 🙂
This looks like a simple recipe to follow. Thank you. We have been needing more GF recipes for extended family.
Thank you, Karla! Appreciate you stopping by 🙂
I must try this, I make a gluten free almond cake but I’ve never tried biscuits. I must say they sound and look good.
Thank you, Fiona! I am very much looking forward to hearing your thoughts 🙂
i like gluten-free recipes for those relatives who can’t have gluten. this is a great alternative!
Thanks, Jasmine! Enjoy 🙂 Appreciate you stopping by!
I love an almond cookie with my bulletproof coffee, so yummy!
Definitely!! These go so well with coffee! Thanks for stopping by, Evelyn!
These look really fancy. Great for morning tea. I’m going to try them out.
Hi Alicia! Thank you so much for stopping by – please do let me know what you think once you have made them!
I’m not a great fan of almonds but they do look lovely and gluten free is always good
Thank you, Debbie! 🙂
Gluten and Dairy!! Those are two things I have really been trying to avoid lately so this are definitely going on my list of things to cook
Fantastic, Sally! We have other recipes that would be suitable for you also. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Sounds super delicious! i love almond cookies and try to avoid regular sweets so it must be just a proper version to me
Hi Lyosha! Thank you for stopping by 🙂 So glad you like this!
My mouth is watering! These look so tasty and they’re quick and easy to make. What’s not to love?
Thank you, Emily! We are so glad you think so 🙂
Yum! These look unreal, im going to have to try and make them this weekend! hehe 🙂
Hi Tanya! Thanks so much, please let me know what you think! 🙂
I love Almond Cookies, but have never tried making them myself. These look and sound delicious!
Hello Shannon! Thanks for stopping by. Do hope you get a chance to make these – enjoy! 🙂
These cookies look delicious. I will share this recipe with friends.
Thank you, Puja! That really means a lot 🙂
I love gluten free and dairy free options! Unfortunately for me I’m allergic to almods (and most nuts really) 🙁
Hello Nati! Oh that is a shame! I will have other gluten and dairy free options that are nut free, if you are interested 🙂
Mmm these look so good! Great recipe! ?
Thank you, Oxria! 🙂
These look so good and I like these are gluten free x
Laura
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Thank you, Laura! You’ll find several gluten-free recipes on our site. Thank you for stopping by x
I love cookies, so much they make me and my family happy. But I have jist been talking about going GF and this is perfect.
Fantastic! We have other GF recipes also 🙂 Let me know what you think!
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They look super yummy! And would be so good for the stomach for us who can’t have gluten! Delicious!
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Thank you so much for stopping by 🙂 🙂
Ooooh. Yummy! Definitely need to get to the kitchen. Now I can impress my momma!
Aww, I hope you will both love it, Lauren 🙂
These look so delicious!! I will have to try them! I think my kids would love these because they are older now so they are not so much into the “kiddie” cookies!
Hello Diane! 🙂 Thank you so much!! Hopefully this is a recipe you will all enjoy.
Oh my goodness, this looks amazing! Definitely going to make these soon 🙂
Thank you, Jordan! I look forward to hearing what you think when you do 🙂
Love love the flavor of almond but really love how easy these are to make. My kind of cookie!
Thank you so much!!!! 🙂
These look so good and I love that they’re dairy-free 🙂 I’ve never tried almond cookies!
Thanks, Jenna! Hope you will get to try this recipe then 🙂
These sound SO delicious! I struggle to find good dairy-free cookies – can’t wait to make these!
Thank you so much, Bailey! Please let me know what you think when you do make them 🙂
This sounds great and although I haven’t tried this recipe yet I want to say that your format for posting the recipe is perfect. I get so annoyed by scrolling though a dozen similar photos that do not explain the process. You clearly show each step and a great picture of the final product. Nicely done.
Hi Anet! I really appreciate your feedback 🙂 Thank you so much, and I do hope you get to try this recipe soon 🙂
What is a serving?
This recipe makes approximately 24 biscuits.
Can I use almond flour?
Thx, Mark
Hi Mark!
We have only tried this recipe with almond meal before. They’re very similar, but the almond meal usually has a little more texture to it.
If you do give it a go, please let me know how it goes with the flour.
Definitely delicious with the almond meal.
All the best, Alex 🙂
I am vegan as well as gluten free. Can you use flax “eggs” in this recipe..
Hello Paula! I haven’t tried that before, but if you do give it a whirl, would love to know how it turns out. All the best, Alex
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YUM! These look delicious and I love the fact that they are gluten-free. Healthier versions of cookies are always a good thing
Right!? And you don’t miss anything in these, which is even better 😀
These look amazing! Looks good with coffee.
Hi Holly! They sure are 🙂
I totally need to try out this recipe. I wish I had seen it before the holidays; this would have been perfect for Christmas! Thanks a bunch for sharing.
Hi Joy! 🙂 It is a great one for the festive season! I love to enjoy it any time of the year though, truth be told 😉
I love so much about this recipe I can’t wait to try! I enjoy almonds, low fat desserts and quick recipes; thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much, Sara! Sounds like the perfect recipe for you 🙂
Oh these look yummy and so simple to make. My daughter used to have lots if allergies and although she can now eat with no restrictions I always appreciate a good free from recipe.
Hi Janet! That must have been scary for you all! I am glad they’re now under control 🙂
These look absolutely delicious! My kids would love the almonds on top.
Aww, thank you T!
Almond cookies are my favourite, this recipe looks perfect for those with food intolerances
Thank you so much, Kara 🙂
Gosh they look tasty! Perfect for sharing over a cuppa. I’ll pin for later!
Hope you will love them, Elizabeth! 🙂
Yum! These almond cookies look so delicious! And I love the fact that these are gluten and dairy – free! Perfect to add in our healthy habits.
Hi Maggie! Thanks so much for stopping by, and for your kind words 🙂
these look so pretty! very insta worthy, if i dont eat them all
Thank you so much, Jasmine 🙂
These almond gluten-free cookies look incredibly delicious and perfect with my coffee. Thanks for sharing the recipe with us! I’d love to try it!
Hope you’ll enjoy them, Ana! They’re the best with coffee! 😀
Omg can we say yum?!?! I just love cookies!! Must give this recipe a try
Hope you will love it, Courtney! 🙂
Oh, these look lovely. I’m going to add them to my dairy free recipes to try. Thank you
Enjoy, Louise 🙂
These look and sound delicious. I will pin it to my Coeliac pinterest board.
Thank you 🙂
These look great! I’ll make them for my grandson.
Enjoy them, Angie 🙂
Sound delicious!! And I happen to have some extra egg whites right now! Pinning to bake them later!
Look forward to hearing what you think, Julie! 🙂
These look great! However I don’t have almond essence… would they be too bland without it? Otherwise can you suggest an alternative? Thanks!
Hi Erica,
They will lose a little flavour – but they should still be delicious 🙂
Love these! I swapped the almond essence for about 50ml lemon juice and added the zest of 1 lemon.
Great to know, Clare! So glad you loved them 🙂
Oh man these look delicious. I wish I wasn’t allergic to nuts. I think the hubby and kids will love them though.
Oh that is a shame, Sandra! I will have to come up with a similar nut recipe for you soon 🙂
Love the crunch nuts with the sweet flavors! They look perfect!
Thank you so much, Beth 🙂
I love how quick and easy these are to make. My girls would love to make these after school one day!
That sounds like a great activity for them, Sara!
i am in love with all things almond. this sound incredible and so easy to make!
Thank you so much, Danielle 🙂
Oh yum! I haven’t had an almond cookie since I was a kid. I loved them!
Thanks, Heather!
I’m all for fail proof recipes! lol This seems really easy to make and it’s something different than the typical cookie recipe, especially that’s gluten- and dairy-free.
Haha, same here, Sam – always good to know you’re onto a winner!!
Ooh, these look super tasty! I’m a big fan of almond cookies so definitely need to give making them a go 😀
Louise x
Let me know when you try! x
I love these as a gluten free option. The simple ingredient list and simple steps make these even more appealing.
Thanks, Deanna – I appreciate your kind words and feedback! 🙂
This almond cookie looks so tasty. I love the fact that it’s dairy free too.
Thanks, Sue-Tanya – let me know if you give the recipe a try!
I love almonds. I need to try to make these delicious almond cookies. Yummy!
Hope you will enjoy them very much!
Omg can we say yum?!? These almond cookies look absolutely delicious! Definitely giving your recipe a try!
Awesome, enjoy them, Courtney!
I am a big fan of eating cookies and almond cookies is one of my favorite. Making this looks so easy and I am sure my kids would love it.
Thank you, Catherine! Enjoy this recipe! 🙂 Hope this is one the whole family loves.
Alexazndra lovely those look delicious , i have bookmarked yur recipie and i be trying making those on sunday – i cannot wait x
Hi Pati 🙂 Hope you will enjoy them very much – let me know your thoughts 🙂
These cookies look delicious! And great that they’re dairy and gluten free – means they’re a good alternative if you have guests that cannot tolerate those ingredients x
Definitely 🙂 Plus, you’d also never know they were missing the ingredients. They’re that good 😉
Love how easy this recipe looks and love how it’s gluten- and dairy-free
Thank you! 🙂
Looks so very delicious! I wouldn’t mind a cookie or two now, hehe. Looks so very tempting, thankfully I don’t have time to cook following your recipe right now (too late)!
You will have to try soon then 😉 🙂 Enjoy!
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I do love almonds, so I bet I’d love these cookies! My mom is dairy free, so she’ll like that she can have them!
Amber, these are delicious. Hope you and your mum enjoy them. 🙂 🙂
Oooh those look yummy. They’re probably a good source of protein too!
Hi Krysten, these are delicious. Let me know if you try them. 🙂 🙂
These look like something I would NOT be able to stop snacking on – SO VERYYYY dangerous, LOL!
GiGi, I assure you, my willpower gets some exercise when I make these. 🙂 🙂
Mmmm, I love almonds haha. I’m also a huge fan of it being gluten free, now my bff and I can eat the same cookie!
Hi Brie, these are great cookies. I hope you try them. Let me know if you do. 🙂 🙂
I have actually never cooked with almond meal so this looks super good to me, I need to try this is it the same as crushed almonds?
Hi Joan, this is a great way to start if you haven’t used almond meal. The almonds are very finely ground, often called almond meal. Let me know if you make the cookies. 🙂 🙂
These look so yummy. I love that they are gluten free
Hi Tara, they are delicious. Let me know if you try them. 🙂 🙂
These almond cookies look truly delicious. That’s also great that they are gluten and dairy free. I’ll share this recipe with my friends for sure! 🙂
Thank you, Natalia, I hope you all enjoy them. 🙂 🙂
oh thank you so much for a dairy free option, we cant have dairy so this is winning!
Hello Leah, I’m so glad that you like our dairy-free recipe. I currently have a batch of these in the oven. Please let me know if you make these cookies. 🙂
I love how simple this recipe is! I was looking for a new cookie recipe using almonds, thank you for the inspiration!
Thank you Natalie. It is so simple and quick to make. Let me know if you try it. 🙂
This almond cookies delicious, I like that it is gluten free as well as diary free too. Healthy at the same time addictive cookies.
They are really delicious. Let me know if you try them. 🙂
I liked the step by step guide of making almond cookies. The best part of it is gluten-free.
Hi Sarah, they are lovely cookies. I also like that they are dairy-free. So useful for people on special diets. 🙂
Oh wow! These Almond Cookies not only look beautiful, they also look so delicious! I bet they are perfect with coffee!
Hi Peachy, they are delicious with coffee. I have just taken some from the oven and my coffee is ready. 🙂
Those cookies look scrumptious. Nothing beats the almond cookie. I love to have it with a hot cup of tea.
Thank you for the lovely comments. They are beautiful cookies. 🙂
Made a batch today. Very tasty. Thank you. Next time I’ll try s sugar substitute and see how that goes ?
Mandy I’m delighted that you enjoyed them. I haven’t tried them with a sugar substitute so would be interested to hear how you get on. 🙂
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Made these cookies yesterday!! SO YUM, thanks so much!
Thank you for letting me know Rosa, I’m glad that you enjoyed them. 🙂
Love the texture of these cookies — delicious!
I’m so pleased that you like them Tara, thank you for letting me know. 🙂
Love almonds! These cookies look really good and I will be saving them for cookie season for sure!
Thank you for the lovely comment Caitlyn. 🙂
Those look heavenly. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe and photos. Sharing these.
Thank you for sharing them Jacqueline, it really is a good recipe. 🙂
These satisfied my sweet tooth, perfectly! Loved all the flavors the almonds added, too!
Thank you so much for letting me know. 🙂
Your recipes all look delicious.
Thank you so much Angela. 🙂
Wow these look delicious! I have a family member who has recently had to go gluten free and I know she will greatly appreciate these! Thanks for the share, i’m so excited to try them out 🙂
Thank you Jess, I do hope that you and your friend enjoy them. 🙂
Please tell me what caster sugar is. Being American, I have not heard about it. Thank you!
Hi Sandra! Also known as superfine sugar 🙂
All the best, Alex
I`m really not the best cook around but will sure try these out. Thanks so much for sharing.
These are very easy Roamy, you should try them, they will boost your baking confidence. 🙂
Thanks for your great recipes, especially my very favourite almond biscuits.
I used to buy them, now I can bake them myself.
Great work Alexandra!
Thank you Maddie, it’s always great to have some of these on hand. 🙂
Yummie they look delicious. Will try them myself
Thank you Sharon, enjoy! 🙂
These almond cookies looks so nice. It looks so easy to make. Got me craving for it.
They are very easy to make and even easier to eat. 🙂
My sibs love almonds. I think they love it even more now that both of them are doing Keto.
I do hope that they enjoy the cookies. 🙂
It looks so good! I love almond and I love cookies! 🙂
They are very good, I do hope that you make them some time. 🙂
These cookies look so delicious and healthy! I can’t wait to try this out, we try to do gluten free and this would be perfect. Thanks!
I look forward to hearing how you enjoy them. 🙂
Looks easy and tasty. Will give it a try and let you know. Thanks sharing!
Thank you so much, I look forward to hearing. 🙂
I love almond cookies! I love that these are gluten and dairy free and look easy to make!
Bree, they are so easy to make and are ideal for people with dietary restrictions. I do hope that you try them. 🙂
This is amazing! It looks really delicious! I do wish I have an oven to start baking. I’m sure by following your recipe I can do it too! I’m reading your recipe now in the early morning, it makes me hungry haha
Perhaps you can persuade a friend who has an oven to make them for you? 🙂
I’m always looking for great recipes, because I love cookies but I’m always trying to find ways to indulge without the guilt. I’m definitely going to try this recipe, and it looks super easy which I also love!
Thanks for letting me know Jennifer, I do hope that you enjoy them. 🙂
Almond cookies are my absolute favorite ever !! These are beautiful and sound delicious, I can’t wait to try them.
I love almond cookies too and these are great. I do hope that you try them. 🙂
These cookies are simple and beautiful. Almond cookies are my favorite , I can’t wait to try them!!
Thanks, Debbie! I hope you’ll let us know what you think 🙂
These gluten free almond cookies will make the perfect alternative to a breakfast cookie. I can’t wait to have one with my coffee.
Thank you Kelly, I do hope that you enjoy them. 🙂
I love almond cookies so I can’t wait to try your version! These look incredible!
Thank you Sofia, I do hope that you enjoy them. 🙂
I love almond cookies! These look so delicious and addictive – perfect with a cup of coffee ♥
They are perfect with a coffee Natalie. I do hope that you try them. 🙂
I love quick & tasty cookies like this one!! Thank you for sharing!!
Hi Beth, these are very good, I do hope that you try them. 🙂
Such a delicious treat, I really love almonds, I haven’t tried baking cookies. This recipe would be great for my first try..
For a first try, I definitely recommend these cookies. They’re easy to make and taste fantastic. Let me know how it goes. 🙂
I am gluten free and love when I come across recipes for my favourite treats in gluten free recipes. I have missed proper cookies, these sound so good!
I’m so glad that you like the recipe, I’m sure that you will enjoy the cookies. 🙂
I’m bookmarking this recipe for my vacation thanks for sharing
I hope you enjoy the cookies; have a lovely vacation. 🙂
Almond!!! my favorite…
Thanks for the recipe. Is there any other way to bake cookies?? I mean I don’t have an oven. I always search for alternative but when I tried it – failure.. huhuhu
Unfortunately, there is no alternative, you definitely need an oven for this recipe. Do you have a friend who can help? 🙂
These cookies sound tasty and they look delicious too.
Thank you Crystal, I do hope that you try it. 🙂
This recipe is awesome. Why is Pinterest blocking it? Makes me mad. Great job Alexandra!
Monique
Thank you, Monique! We have reported the issue – apparently, a number of people are experiencing a glitch at the moment. Fingers crossed it will be resolved soon. Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂
I have a friend that is gluten-intolerant – totally gonna try baking your recipe for her when she visits me the next time! Looks really delicious and easy to make!
That sounds great Sarah; they are easy to make and I am sure that your friend will enjoy them. 🙂
Hello,
Looks delisious! Can you please give measuements in grams?
Thanks!
Hello Riya, I have weighed the ingredients. I have 300 gm almond meal, 210 gm caster sugar and 80 gm flaked almonds. Please let me know if you make the cookies. 🙂
Wait — how big should the balls of cookie dough be? Thanks.
Hi Chessie!
Roll small balls of the mixture, about 11/4”/3 cm in diameter. 🙂
That number totally confused me, which is why I asked. I think I see that you mean one and a quarters inches, or 3 cm. (I’m a little slow to catch on.) Anyway, thanks, and I look forward to trying the recipe!
Hi Chessie, yes that is correct! I can see what you mean – it is spaced together. I will separate it to make it easier to read 🙂 Love to know what you think when you do try the recipe! All the best, Alex
Great that these are gluten free and dairy free! I will have to try making them some time x
These cookies are a favourite of mine; I do hope that you will make them, they are easy and very delicious. 🙂
Hi Alex – I have made these cookies twice now. They seem to be uncooked at the end of the baking time. They taste good, just gooey in the center.
Is that what the texture should look like, almost like the raw dough?
Thx, Lyn
Hi Lyn! They are meant to be soft in the centre – crispy on the outside though. The interior is a soft cookie 🙂 We describe it as “chewy” in the post – I think that is a good way to think of it 🙂
Thanks! Alex
Hi Alex – cookies look fantastic and so easy to make. Just wondering if I can substitute Stevia for caster sugar?
Thx Glors
Hi Gloria, I don’t have any experience with Stevia so I can’t say if you could use it. A quick Google shows that a much smaller amount of Stevia would replace the sugar. This may mean that you would need to add more almond meal but unfortunately, I can’t say for sure. If you do try it I would be interested to hear how it works. 🙂
These are SO delicious! And insanely easy to make! I’m loving every bite of them 🙂
So happy to hear that, Dana! 🙂 🙂
Hi Alex – I have made these “cookies” a few times (my husband is diabetic) & also shared at a brunch. Everyone just loves them.
Thx for the recipe.
BUT – am I able to make ahead – maybe freeze the balls of dough, then later thaw, roll in almonds, & bake?
Thx for your response.
Hi Lyn!
Great to hear that.
Yes – the cookies freeze well! I have frozen them after they have been baked, and also before. Both worked absolutely fine!
(When raw I did as you suggested and rolled in almonds before baking).
Thanks so much!