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Gluten-Free Almond Christmas Cookies

Name: Gluten-Free Almond Christmas Cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups almond flour; 1 cup sugar; Pinch sea salt; 2 large egg whites; 1/4 tsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp almond extract; Powdered sugar; Sliced almonds

“No, David… you fold in the egg whites.”

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“No, David… you fold in the egg whites.”

Gluten-free almond Christmas cookies that even Moira Rose would approve of

Soft, chewy, naturally GF, and ridiculously easy. Perfect for cookie boxes, gifting, or eating straight off the tray.

Gluten-Free Almond Christmas Cookies

Recipe: Gluten-Free Almond Christmas Cookies

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Ingredients & Method

2 1/4 cups almond flour
1 cup sugar
Pinch sea salt
2 large egg whites
1/4 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp almond extract
Powdered sugar
Sliced almonds

Combine almond flour, sugar, and salt.
Whip egg whites + lemon juice to soft peaks.
Stir almond extract into the dry mixture.
Fold in the egg whites until a uniform dough (yes… fold, David ).
Roll into balls → coat in powdered sugar → top with an almond slice.
Bake on a doubled baking sheet at 300°F for 30–35 minutes, until tops crack and bottoms are golden.
Rest 2 minutes and transfer to a cooling rack.

Kara’s Notes

Trust me on this one: try one while they’re still warm!

https://karajonescooks.com/recipes/gluten-free-almond-christmas-cookies/ · Recipe by Kara Jones Cooks

Good to know

These Gluten-Free Almond Christmas Cookies feature whipped egg whites folded into almond flour, sugar, and almond extract. Baked on a doubled baking sheet at 300°F, they turn golden on the bottom with beautifully cracked tops.

Substitutions

Sugar: Granulated white sugar or caster sugar can be used.
Sea salt: Fine table salt can replace sea salt in equal amounts.
Lemon juice: Freshly squeezed or bottled lemon juice works for whipping the egg whites.
Sliced almonds: Slivered or whole almonds can be used to top the cookies.

Storage & reheating

Keep the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. They can also be frozen in a sealed freezer-safe container for longer storage. Reheat chilled or frozen cookies in the oven until heated through before serving.

Common questions

What temperature and baking sheet setup should be used?

Bake the cookies on a doubled baking sheet at 300°F for 30–35 minutes until the tops crack and the bottoms are golden.

How are the egg whites prepared for this dough?

Whip the egg whites together with the lemon juice to soft peaks, then gently fold them into the dry ingredients and almond extract until a uniform dough forms.

How long should the cookies rest after baking?

Let the cookies rest directly on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

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