Description
Almond Cloud Cookies are a delightful treat that melt in your mouth, showcasing a light and airy texture combined with a rich almond flavor. Perfect for any gathering, these gluten-free cookies will impress your guests with their delicate sweetness and beautiful golden hue. Easy to prepare, they are sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or store them for later—either way, they are bound to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups finely ground almond flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Carefully incorporate the almond flour mixture into the egg whites without deflating the batter.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dollops onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced apart.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden, then cool on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg