Golden Almond Cookies

Golden Almond Cookies

Delicious almond cookies topped with edible gold leaf, using expired but safe-to-consume gold leaf.

15
Prep Time (min)
15
Cook Time (min)
30
Total Time (min)
12
Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • Expired edible gold leaf (365 days after expiry)
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

In a bowl, combine almond flour, sugar, and salt.

3

Add almond extract, softened butter, and egg to the bowl. Mix well until a dough forms.

4

Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a ball.

5

Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.

6

Gently press a small piece of expired edible gold leaf onto the top of each cookie.

7

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.

8

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.

9

Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

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