Almond Cookies (Gluten and Diary free)

A couple of years back I had published a delicious Christmas post for a cookie – Almond Cookies with a Cherry on Top!Check the post here :

Almond Cookies with a Cherry on Top

Those were authentic Christmas Cookies made with flour,eggs and sugar!This recipe is almost the same but without using flour or any dairy produce which means great for people with Gluten and Lactose issues!You can also check the colour of the Cherries as Red here and Green in the previous recipe – does that matter really? Not at all,but both the recipes have sensational tastes,I can guarantee that!

This is my first post for eminent Bloggers – Vidya Narayan and Jolly Makkar’s A- Z Challenge!The first post begins with any ingredient starting from A and this is my contribution!

I make this Cookie on cold and wintery as well as rainy days when I want my Lavender Tea and one of these cookies for an evening well spent!

Preparation Time : 30 minutes

Makes : 22 – 24 cookies

INGREDIENTS

2 cups Almond flour

(If you do not get Almond flour then soak 2 cups Almonds in warm water overnight.Next morning remove skin and dry in the Sun for 3 – 4 hours or naturally for a day.Keep on a clean and dry kitchen towel.After completely dry,pulse in a food processor or a dry grinder for a fine consistency flour.Seive the flour and grind the residue again for optimum results.Use this for the “flour” for the cookies)!

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1 large egg

2 tsp lemon/orange zest

use Lemon/orange essence – optional

use Vanilla/Almond Essence

A pinch of salt

Halved Maraschino Cherries/Indian preserved Keronda Cherries for the top

METHOD

Preheat oven to 180°C.Prepare a cookie sheet by greasing it and then lining it with Parchment Pater.

Take the Almond flour in a large bowl.Add the rest of the dry ingredients and whisk well.Now add the egg and bind into a sticky dough.

Dust your hands with powdered sugar.Use a tablespoon and take out 1 tbsp of the dough.Roll it into a ball and flatten it on the prepared cookie sheet.

Make 22 – 24 Cookies the same way and embed a Cherry half on top. Now bake them for 14 – 16 minutes till slightly golden on top.

Remove and cool for 5 minutes and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

The Cookies…

Store in airtight containers and serve with tea or coffee!

Served with Lavender Tea…

21 thoughts on “Almond Cookies (Gluten and Diary free)”

Aruna says:

May 16, 2018 at 9:56 am

What a treat these cookies will be with a cup of tea! Thank you for including the recipe for the almond flour as well. 🙂

- Amrita says:
  
  May 17, 2018 at 6:57 pm
  
  Thanks so much Aruna!Now I know what to get for you when I visit you..:)
  
Nisa @ FlavourDiary says:

May 16, 2018 at 11:25 am

cherry on top..thats looks and sounds interesting and the those cookies are simply mouthwatering….yum

- Amrita says:
  
  May 17, 2018 at 6:59 pm
  
  Thanks dear Nisa..:)
  
Priya Suresh says:

May 16, 2018 at 10:31 pm

How pretty those cookies looks. Excellent munchies and those cookies are just prefect to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.

- Amrita says:
  
  May 17, 2018 at 7:01 pm
  
  Thanks Priya Suresh..:)Yes perfect with any beverage!
  
Jolly says:

May 17, 2018 at 12:20 pm

I love homemade cookies. This looks so delicious and perfect with hot cup of caradamom Tea..my life is set.

Jagruti says:

May 18, 2018 at 2:09 am

What a delectable cookies with all the goodness! Just need a cuppa.

Vidya Narayan says:

May 18, 2018 at 6:00 pm

Firstly, so glad you could participate even though I know how hard this must have been for you so hugs for that. The cookies on the other hand steals the show with the almond flour option. Loved it and also those cute props. Great share.

Lathiya says:

May 19, 2018 at 1:01 am

Amazing share dear…loved these cookies and the fact it’s gluten free.. thansks for sharing the tip to make almond flour

mayurisjikoni says:

May 22, 2018 at 11:31 pm

Lovely share for this theme. Love the cookies and that too gluten free. I enjoy home made cookies with my tea. Love the cute pot.

- Amrita says:
  
  May 26, 2018 at 9:04 pm
  
  Thanks dear Mayuri..:)..the pot was bought en route the Korea Incheon airport..:)
  
  - mayurisjikoni says:
    
    May 27, 2018 at 10:48 pm
    
    wow lovely
    
Seema Doraiswamy Sriram says:

May 24, 2018 at 6:28 am

Please please with a cherry on top… can I have one or a two or the whole box…..
I am sure that will be the response if my household sees your creation

- Amrita says:
  
  May 26, 2018 at 9:06 pm
  
  Have the whole box Seema..:)..you are welcome to it!Thanks dear!
  
Jyoti Babel says:

May 29, 2018 at 6:32 pm

What a lovely recipe. I too tried an almond cookie recipe for the letter A. but this is so different. Will love it with milk!

- Amrita says:
  
  May 29, 2018 at 9:32 pm
  
  Thanks Jyoti!Yours was also awesome..:)..I created gluten free ones as many members of my family are now gluten intolerant!
  
jayashreetrao says:

June 5, 2018 at 3:37 pm

Such lovely cookies, can binge them anytime. Love that kettle.

- Amrita says:
  
  June 8, 2018 at 3:10 am
  
  Thanks Jayashree..:)..yes I adore the kettle as well..:)
  
Sasmita Sahoo Samanta says:

July 10, 2018 at 10:38 am

Such a delectable cookies loaded with goodness of almond 🙂 Lovely share for theme. Awesome gluten n diary free cookies

- Amrita says:
  
  July 29, 2018 at 4:55 am
  
  Thanks dear Susmita..:)