Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 1 ½ cups
• Granulated sugar - 1 cup
• Unsalted butter - ½ cup (1 stick), softened
• Egg - 1 large
• Almond extract - 1 teaspoon
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon
• Sliced almonds - ½ cup

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2.

   In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3.

   In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. 4.

   Beat in the egg and almond extract until well combined.

5. 5.

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

6. 6.

   Fold in the sliced almonds.

7. 7.

   Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

8. 8.

   Gently flatten each ball with your fingertips.

9. 9.

   Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

10. 10.

    Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Facts