Almond flake cookies

Almond flake cookies is another recipe from my “dad’s home bakery”. The first time he made them for us we all loved them because they are so crunchy. Now he makes them with roasted hazelnuts as well, so you can easily replace the almond with any kind of nut.

Beat 115gr of butter and 130gr of brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract and a few drops of almond extract and 1 tsp. of cinnamon. Add 80ml of water and gradually add 325gr of self-rising flour and beat until is combined. Stir in 90 gr of slightly roasted almond flakes.

Roll the cookie dough into a log (5cm diameter), wrap in a plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours. The dough can be frozen overnight or longer. Take it out and cut with a sharp knife (2-3mm thick slices). Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake them for 12-13 minutes in preheated oven at 180°C.

Pour a glass of milk for your kids and cup of coffee for yourself and enjoy those tasty almond flake cookies as a crunchy afternoon snack 🙂