Almond Paste Cookies
Delicious cookies made with expired almond paste, ensuring food safety and reducing food waste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup expired almond paste
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the expired almond paste, softened butter, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
Fold in the chopped almonds.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy the almond paste cookies!