Whole Wheat Flour and Almond Cookies

Whole wheat flour and almond cookies are an excellent choice if you’re looking for a healthier snack that’s high in fiber. Here is a simple recipe you can follow.

Ingredients

• 200g of whole wheat flour
• 100g of chopped almonds
• 100g of brown sugar (or other sweetener of choice)
• 100g of butter at room temperature
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder

Preparation

1. In a bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, chopped almonds, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder.
2. Add the butter in pieces and work the mixture with your hands or a mixer until it obtains a sandy consistency.
3. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until you have a homogeneous dough.
4. Form a ball with the dough, wrap it in cling film and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
6. Take out the dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface until it is about 5 mm thick.
7. Use a cookie cutter to shape the cookies and arrange them on the prepared tray.
8. Bake in the oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes in the tray before transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

You could also add some grated lemon or orange zest to the dough for a touch of freshness, or for a more Italian twist, use a pinch of cinnamon or a tablespoon of amaretto liqueur for flavor.

Curiosity

Almonds are often used in Italian pastries, think of Tuscan cantucci or the soft typical Sicilian pastries. By adding almonds to the cookies, you’re not only enriching the nutritional profile of the dessert, but also offering a nod to traditional Italian flavors.