These easy-to-make almond cookies have a chewy center and a crunchy almond coating that roasts beautifully in the oven. A delicious treat perfect for the holidays or any time you crave something nutty and sweet.
There’s something about almond-flavored treats that always feels like a special occasion, and these almond cookies are no exception. With their nutty flavor, chewy texture on the inside, and a delightful crunch from the almond coating, these cookies are a true crowd-pleaser. They’re especially popular around the holidays, making them the perfect addition to your seasonal cookie platter or a thoughtful gift for friends and family.
What I love most about these almond cookies is how easy they are to make, especially when you use store-bought almond paste. No need for complicated steps or hours in the kitchen—just mix, bake, and enjoy! The sliced almonds that coat the cookies roast in the oven, adding even more depth of flavor and a satisfying crunch. If you're a fan of almonds, these cookies will quickly become one of your favorites.
Whether you’re baking for the holidays or just craving something nutty and delicious, these almond cookies are the perfect treat. Their simple yet indulgent flavor is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. Give them a try, and you’ll see why they’ve been a holiday favorite for years!
Recipe from allrecipes.com
Ingredients:
8 egg whites
2 lbs almond paste
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 cup all purpose flour
2-4 cups sliced almonds
How To Make Almond Cookies
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Separate the eggs; you will need only the egg whites for the cookies. Save the egg yolks to make custard/pastry cream, fruit salad or homemade pasta. 
In a large bowl, mix the egg whites, almond paste, sugars and flour until the mixture is evenly combined. You can use a standing mixer, a hand held mixer, a food processor or even mix it by hand. The cookie dough will be very sticky.
Sometimes, I put it in the refrigerator to make it easier to handle, although it's not necessary at all. It's really convenient to make the cookie dough ahead of time and then shape and bake them later.
Place the sliced almonds into a shallow bowl. Use an ice cream scoop or two spoons and drop about 1 ½ Tablespoons of cookie dough into the almonds and cover the cookie dough on all sides with the almonds. 
You can use as much or as little almonds as you like. The original recipe calls for 2 cups of almonds, but I used double that amount.
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes. 
The cookies should turn golden brown around the edges and on the bottom, but will still be pale on top. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring the cookies to a cooling rack.
Almond Cookies
Ingredients
- 8 egg whites
- 2 lbs almond paste
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 2-4 cups sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Separate the eggs; you will need only the egg whites for the cookies. In a large bowl, mix the egg whites, almond paste, sugars and flour until the mixture is evenly combined. You can use a standing mixer, a hand held mixer, a food processor or even mix it by hand. The cookie dough will be very sticky. Sometimes, I put it in the refrigerator to make it easier to handle, although it's not necessary at all.
- Place the sliced almonds into a shallow bowl. Use an ice cream scoop or two spoons and drop about 1 ½ Tablespoons of cookie dough into the almonds and cover the cookie dough on all sides with the almonds. You can use as much or as little almonds as you like. The original recipe calls for 2 cups of almonds, but I used double that amount.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes. The cookies should turn golden brown around the edges and on the bottom, but will still be pale on top. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring the cookies to a cooling rack.
Can you freeze these? How long do they last if you want to make them in advance for Christmas? They look amazing. I'm very excited to try them!
Yes, you can freeze them for about a month, Katie.
Made these today, they turned out scrumptious. I used GF flour and am delighted by the texture and the taste. I also used up 4cups if sliced almonds so I had some toasted almonds on hand that I processed and coated the rest in those - turned out delicious! Will do that next time since it’s cheaper than buying sliced almonds. Also made my own almond paste (first time) and I used blanched almond flour instead of blanched almonds and proportions and texture is still perfect. Thank you for this lovely recipe!
can you substitute Swerve or another sugar substitute for regular sugar to make them for diabetics?
I have never tested the cookies with sugar substitutes, so I'm not sure if it will work out. If you try it, I'd love to know how they turn out.
Love this recipe! Once I made it and didn’t have enough almond slices to cover the cookies so I used crushed walnuts on the other half of the batch. STILL SO GOOD! Making the recipe again today and doing half batch almond slices and half batch with crushed walnuts.
I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed the cookies, Marina. I'm so happy that they taste great with walnuts too:).
Help, I'm so excited for this recipe. I followed it but my dough is really runny. How would you fix it?
I'm not sure, Heather. I've never had that happen before.
Hi Olga,
How do you store these cookies and how long do they last?
Thank you!
I store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They never last long for me because so many people in my family love them. Like any homemade cookie, they are best fresh, but I'm sure they will last for a few days.
I just made these and they are delicious although next time I will put less sugar. I'd say they taste like "almond macarons". I made my own almond paste, which was quite easy and MUCH cheaper than buying it at a store (I had a 3 lb bag of almonds from Costco). Thanks for this recipe, Olga!
I'm glad you enjoyed them, Olya.
I just tried these tonight and they are amazing cookies!! My sister in law made these and I swallowed one after another! So glad she gave us a little to go baggy 🙂
That's awesome, Tina! Glad to hear it:). Thanks for taking the time to write.
These cookies look very good. I am planning to make them in the following weeks!
Thank you, Karine! I would love to hear what you think about them once you make them.
These cookies are one of the best sorts in the world!!! Both crunchy and chewy! Perfection! We eat them by the bucket!
Having a hard time finding almond past. Checked Costco, SAMs club, Smart and Final, Safeway and found only almond flour, which I'll add is Expensive. 1lb $10:)
Well, I can't vouch for the grocery supplies in every part of the country, only what I'm familiar with in my area. Sorry. Also, almond paste is not made with almond flour; it's made with blanched almonds, sugar and sometimes egg whites. There are many, many recipes online for homemade almond paste. I'm sure you can easily make it yourself, if you'd like, and almonds are easy to find in any store. Hope that helps.
Finally found the Almond paste at Walmart. $4.07 per 8oz. Made them and they turned out Great! Never tasted anything like it. Very unique taste. I love trying new foods. Thank you Olga for all the wonderful recipes and the time you put in them. God Bless!
I'm glad you were able to find the almond paste and try the cookies, Tanya.
This looks amazing! 🙂 Thank you for posting all your amazing recipes. They have been a lifesaver. 🙂
Are you sure it's 2 lbs of almond paste?!
Yes, I'm sure, Tanya.
Wow, I'm so excited about this recipe! I have been waiting a long time for you to post this 🙂 I've tried these once before and they were unforgettable! I'm also wondering were you buy almond paste? Or do you make it from scratch?
I'm glad I finally posted it, Angela:). You can make almond paste from scratch, (tons of recipes online) but most stores sell it too. Look in the baking aisle. It's much cheaper to buy it in bulk though. Look at GFS, Costco, Sam's Club, etc.
Wow, these look like something my husband would love as well. Where do you buy almond paste? I've never used it before in cooking or baking. Does the cookie come out chewy or crispy?
Hi Katy.
Most stores sell almond paste. Look in the baking aisle. It’s much cheaper to buy it in bulk though. Look at GFS, Costco, Sam’s Club, etc. The cookies are chewy. Enjoy.