Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cup almond flour
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (or more to taste)
Method
1. Prep the Base
In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Beat on medium speed for 1–2 minutes, until the mixture becomes pale, creamy, and slightly fluffy. This creaming step helps dissolve the sugar and creates a smoother dough base that’s easier to mix later.
2. Combine Ingredients
Add the almond flour, egg, and almond extract directly to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix on low speed (or stir by hand with a sturdy spatula or wooden spoon) just until all ingredients are combined. The dough should be smooth, thick, and spreadable—somewhere between cookie dough and thick batter. Avoid overmixing to maintain the light, tender structure that almond flour creates.
