⭐ Almond Star Cookies – Soft, Buttery & Nutty

Ingredients (Makes 20–24 cookies)

• 1 ½ cups almond flour

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• ½ cup sugar

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp almond extract (optional but recommended)

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• 2–3 tbsp milk (only if dough feels dry)

• Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

1. Cream the butter & sugar

Beat butter and sugar together until creamy and light.

2. Add egg & flavoring

Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.

3. Add dry ingredients

Add almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Mix until a soft dough forms. Add milk only if needed.

4. Chill dough

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

5. Roll & cut into stars

Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness.
Use a star cookie cutter to cut shapes.

6. Bake

Place on parchment-lined tray and bake at 170°C (340°F) for 10–12 minutes,
or until edges are lightly golden.

7. Cool & serve

Let cookies cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.

⭐ Q&A 

Q1: Can I make them gluten-free?

Yes! Replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free baking flour (1:1 ratio).

Q2: Can I use only almond flour?

Yes, but cookies will be very soft and crumbly. Add 1 extra egg white to help bind.

Q3: Can I make them without butter?

Use ½ cup coconut oil instead of butter, but flavor will slightly change.

Q4: How to store Almond Star Cookies?

Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
You can freeze unbaked cookie dough for 2 months.

Q5: Can I add toppings?

Yes! Try:

• Press a whole almond in the center

• Add chocolate drizzle

• Dust cinnamon sugar

• Add edible glitter for festive cookies