Description
Almond Tuile Cookies are delicate, crisp, and buttery treats, made with sliced almonds, butter, sugar, and flour. Their thin, crisp texture and unique ‘tuile’ shape make them a visually appealing addition to any dessert table or perfect for pairing with ice cream, tea, or coffee.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp almond extract
Pinch of salt
1 large egg white
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Prepare the batter: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, powdered sugar, flour, vanilla extract, almond extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Add the egg white: Lightly whisk the egg white in a separate bowl until frothy. Gently fold it into the butter and sugar mixture until everything is well combined.
- Add the almonds: Stir the sliced almonds into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Shape the cookies: Drop small mounds (about 1 tablespoon) of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 3 inches apart. Use the back of the spoon to spread the batter into thin, even circles.
- Bake: Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is slightly crispy. Watch the cookies carefully to avoid burning.
- Cool and shape: Once baked, use a spatula to lift the cookies off the baking sheet. To shape them into a tuile curve, drape them over the handle of a wooden spoon or rolling pin while still warm. Let them cool in shape.
- Serve: Once cooled, serve the almond tuile cookies as a garnish for ice cream or as a snack with tea or coffee.
Notes
- Chocolate-Dipped Almond Tuiles: For an indulgent treat, dip the cooled cookies halfway in melted chocolate and let set.
- Citrus Almond Tuiles: Add orange or lemon zest for a refreshing citrus flavor.
- Spiced Almond Tuiles: Add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom for a spiced twist.
- Gluten-Free Almond Tuiles: Use gluten-free flour to make these cookies gluten-free.
- Storage: Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Freezing: Freeze the cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5-7 minutes to restore crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg