Homemade Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies
When that mid-afternoon craving for something sweet and sophisticated hits, these Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate answer. There is something truly special about the combination of a buttery, soft-baked cookie studded with rich chocolate and wrapped in a crunchy layer of toasted almond slices.
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually stir in the flour and baking soda until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop a tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball.
- Roll the ball in the sliced almonds, pressing them in firmly to cover the surface.
- Place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the almonds are golden.
- Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack.
- Once mostly cool, dust generously with powdered sugar.