Almond Cookies (Badam Cookies)
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Crisp, buttery, and nutty bakery-style almond cookies made with simple pantry ingredients and a delightful crunch.
Course:
Dessert, Snack
Cuisine:
Indian Bakery Style
Keyword:
Almond Cookies, Badam Cookies, Bakery Biscuits Recipe, Egg Cookies
Servings: 24 Cookies
Calories: 80 kcal
Ingredients
- 300 grams All-Purpose Flour Maida
- 200 grams Powdered Sugar
- 120 grams Vanaspati or Softened Butter
- 2 whole Eggs
- 50 grams Almonds chopped plus halves for topping
- 1 tsp Vanilla Essence
- 1/2 tsp Almond Essence
- 1/2 tsp Soda Bicarbonate
- A pinch of Salt
Instructions
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Cream vanaspati/butter and powdered sugar until light and smooth.
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Beat eggs with vanilla and almond essence, then mix into the butter-sugar base.
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Sift in flour, soda bicarbonate, and salt; add chopped almonds and mix into a smooth dough.
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Refrigerate the dough for 1 hour.
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Roll into small balls, place on a greased tray, top with half an almond, and press gently.
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Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until light golden.
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Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.